Accountant III

• DEPARTMENT: 18210 - Accounting
• LOCATION: 1100 Immokalee Road, Naples, FL, 34110
• WORK TYPE: Full Time
• WORK SCHEDULE: 8 Hour Day

ABOUT NCH

NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.

NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.

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JOB SUMMARY

The Accountant III under limited supervision of the Director of Accounting performs the duties and responsibilities mentioned below efficiently, effectively on a timely basis. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·Other duties may be assigned.

· Advanced analysis and reconciliation of the Hospital cash, credit cards and patient accounts receivable interface to the general ledger on a daily and monthly basis. Identify errors and make corrections in a timely manner to ensure revenue and cash are properly recognized.

· Reconciles the Hospital cash accounts receivable including preparing journal entries.

Monthly variance analysis report for Baker and NNH outside services and maintenance contract accounts.

· Participates in the month-end close process by preparing journal entries and analyzing various accounts, which includes monitoring activity for the month, and preparing monthly explanations of variances.

· Prepares the working papers for the 990 tax return.

· Maintains G/L Master File and Chart of Accounts.

· Acts as an interdisciplinary liaison with the Business Office.

· Assists with ad-hoc projects as needed.

This is not a remote position. This position will report daily to the NCH Business Office in Naples, Florida. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

· Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business, and/or related field with 2 years’ experience in accounting or related area, preferably in the healthcare industry

                                                                                             OR

Minimum of Associate’s Degree in accounting, finance, business, and/or related field with 5 years’ experience in accounting or related area, preferably in the healthcare industry

                                                                                             OR

High School/GED with 8 years’ experience in accounting or related area, preferably in the healthcare industry.

· Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.