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Staff Accountant/Financial Analyst
Location: Granville Health System, Oxford NC
About Granville Health System:
For over a century, Granville Health System has been at the forefront of quality healthcare. To cater to the evolving needs of its community, Granville Health System has extended its services throughout Granville County, ensuring convenient medical care access for its residents. The Granville Health System main campus can be found at 1010 College Street, Oxford, North Carolina. For more details, visit GHS online at www.ghsHospital.org.
About Oxford, NC
Oxford, NC is a charming and welcoming community that offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience, making it an ideal place to live and work. Located just about 30 miles north of Durham and 40 miles from Raleigh. The region enjoys a mild, four-season climate with warm summers, crisp autumns, blooming springs, and gentle winters-perfect for enjoying the area's outdoor activities year-round. With a thriving local economy, excellent healthcare facilities, and a strong sense of community, its historic downtown, scenic parks, and proximity to the Research Triangle ensure a balanced lifestyle with both professional and personal fulfillment.
Position Overview:
Under the direction of the Director of Fiscal Services/Decision Support, the Staff Accountant is responsible for financial and statistical reporting. Responsibilities also include preparing financial statements and related reports for off-site locations. The Staff Accountant is responsible for back-up daily close functions. Works closely with Patient Financial Services, Department Directors and the Administrative Staff. Periodic contact with all hospital personnel, external audit and/or regulatory agencies. Processes information on the Center's Health Information System as required in performing job responsibilities.
Position Highlights:

• Starting Rate: $25.36 per hour (commensurate with experience)
• Retirement Benefits: NC Local Government Pension Plan (5-year vesting period)
• Loan Forgiveness: Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and various supplemental benefits available

Key Responsibilities:
• Implements the goals and objectives established by the Director of Fiscal Services/Decision Support, CEO, and CFO.
• Financial responsibilities for clinics including: A. Monthly financial reports B. Associated Journal Entries C. Cash Log Reconciliation D. Auditing of receivables E. Training of GAAP to related office staff
• Ensures all accruals for month end are applied accurately to match revenues with expenses.
• Maintain a working knowledge of procedures specifically regarding General Ledger.
• General Ledger processes which include closing days and running reports. Closing days in test.
• Generates monthly billing for Physician Client accounts.
• Maintain prepaid insurance and maintenance schedules.
• Recommends cost savings and efficiencies to Manager.
• Communicates appropriately both in written and oral form according to departmental standards.
• Assists with special projects.
• Completes Departmental Trending reports and graphs monthly, quarterly, and annually as needed.
• Demonstrates good organizational skills in order for the department personnel to reach department goals and standards.
• Continues to improve computer skills and implements new ideas for producing quality work.
• Create and update spreadsheets enabling analysis of clinical and financial areas to support decisions in the organization.
• Create and update spreadsheets for analysis of APC payments.
• Designs various logging and tracking systems on the PC to maintain statistics and/or information required by the office.
• Communicates effectively with other departments in the hospital to ensure that the daily financial operation may be maintained efficiently and accurately.
• Maintain copies of invoices for Cost Report backup.
• Maintain a working knowledge of procedures specifically regarding General Ledger.
• General Ledger processes which include closing days and running reports. Closing days in test.
• Assists with development and update of the Budgeting System.
• Assists in documentation of assigned cost report analysis.
• BAR daily close functions including posting of batches, processing rejections, calculating Observation time and generating required files/reporting.
• Backup for creating invoice/check packets for review.
• Enters and balances manual billing codes for charge processing. Includes Operating Room, Same Day Surgery, ER Misc. Floor, Cardiology Physician, CAP C/DA, Telemetry, Misc. Lab, Crash Cart, Misc. Rehab, Recovery, Misc. Pain Clinic.
• Performs numerous daily charge audits to capture missed revenue.
• Generates daily report of blood usage and post appropriate transfusion charge to account.
• Enters manual corrections to accounts as required by 3M and CCI edits.
• Understands the financial processes at GHS and the operational environments of the Financial areas.
• Organizes work assignments and establishes priorities to ensure successful project completion.
• Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospitals/departments Ethics and Compliance program (responsible to detect, observe and report compliance variances to immediate supervisor, or, upward through the chain of command the Compliance Officer of hospital hotline).
Qualifications
Associate of Applied Sciences degree (preferred), with a concentration in accounting with a minimum of two years' experience in accounting required. Must have Microsoft applications experience.
Apply Today:
If you're a dedicated professional looking for a position with a focus on work-life balance and the opportunity to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for this position with Granville Health System.