General Accountant

Pay Range:

Pay Range:$27.81 - $38.62

Is responsible for consortium-wide accounting and reporting for Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) and its subsidiaries. Provides general support of all financial audits as well as general accounting support and projects as assigned. Leverages expertise to streamline processes and procedures. Enhances value to the Consortium through efficient productivity, reductions in procurement costs, and reduction/elimination of non-value-added activities. Supports aspects of the annual budget and financial reporting.

SEARHC

is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Key

Essential

Functions

and Accountabilities

of the J

ob

Actively

participate

s

as a collaborative member of the finance team ensuring effective communications on financial activities throughout the organization.

Work

s

collaboratively and effectively with corporate departments such as Compliance, Information Systems, Legal, and other departments that

provide

support services to SEARHC.

Control

s

expenses without compromising quality.

Is

r

esponsible for ensuring the integrity of key financial reporting systems including fixed assets

.

Support

s

financial operations integration of new business units for the Consortium as well as the implementation of new technologies

.

Work

s

with key organizational stakeholders to continuously improve the end user experience with accounting processes, which may include grants and fixed assets

.

Support

s

annual external audit and

is

directly responsible

for collaborating with auditors in compiling schedules for fixed assets, grant expenditures

,

and other analys

e

s

.

Ensure

s

timely

and

accurate

preparation of monthly financial reports

.

Understand

s

reporting of general accounting,

which

may include grant

accounting

, fixed asset accounting

,

and accounting for patient revenues

.

Assist

s

and support

s,

as needed, all annual audits including the annual financial statement audit

.

Work

s

with Accounting Manager to

establish

policies, procedures, and internal controls

.

Work

s

with Accounting Manager to develop and lead fixed asset tracking process to assure proper FA accounting procedures including cost tracking,

performance,

and reporting

.  

Lead

s

a culture of continuous improvement

.

Is

an active part of month

-

end financial activities including accounting for patient revenues, grant revenues

,

and

reconciliations of

subsidiary accounting modules

.

Communicates and performs all responsibilities in a manner that supports, promotes, and integrates the SEARHC mission, vision, goals, and

objectives

. 

Externally, develops strong, values-based relationships with external auditors, reimbursement consultants, bank representatives, investment advisors, actuaries, other financial advisors, vendors, community affiliations, tribal organizations, consultants

,

and other resource and health care providers. 

Internally

, has

Consortium

‐

wide impact on budget creation and execution, financial policy direction, reporting, and regulatory interpretation.

I

nteracts with the SEARHC Boards of Directors

as well as

all levels of leaders and employees.

Participate

s

in other key strategic and tactical projects and initiatives as assigned by the Director/Controller

.

Other duties as assigned.

Education

, Certifications, and Licenses Required

Bachelor

’s degree required.

Degree concentration

in

Accounting, Finance

,

or Economics preferred.

Experience Required

1 or more year(s) experience in healthcare or accounting setting with experience with healthcare, tribal and non-profit clients preferred.

G

eneral fixed asset accounting.

F

inancial reporting including grants reporting and financial analysis.

S

erving internal customers.

Knowledge of

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Collaboration

Ethical standards

Sound judgment

Professional integrity

Skills i

n

Building and

maintaining

collaborative relationships across all functions and levels within the organization

Drawing connections between related activities

Exhibit

ing

flexibility while influencing others to improve processes and implement changes

Anticipat

ing

needs of those that Finance serves, respond

ing

quickly to requests,

provid

ing

helpful guidance and support,

monitor

ing,

and follow

ing

up as

required

Outstanding oral and written communication

Producing concise, incisive, logical PowerPoint presentations and written documents.

Ability to

Identify

trends that require attention

W

ork in a

sometimes stressful,

fast-paced, demanding environment

Navigate successfully in a complex environment

while

simultaneously managing several projects/activities

Communicate with all levels of the organization comfortably

P

resent to internal and external audiences

Align and integrate the Finance Division’s goals with the organization’s goals

Effect changes through influence, working closely with departments throughout SEARHC

Operate with a sense of urgency with rapid response capabilities on constricted timelines

M

anage multiple projects at one time with varying

levels of prioritization

Understand changing healthcare market dynamics, translat

e

them into actionable strategy

,

and implement

strategy to achieve pre-set objectives

Analyze and interpret professional journals, financial reports, and legal documents

Investigate and interpret financial data, regulations, and best practices

and then

apply them to executable and enforceable policy

Promote development and maintenance of

appropriate systems

to ensure efficient processes.

Required Certifications

:

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!