Job Description

Location: Commerce Place

Work Days: 8:30-5

Category: Professional and Management

Department: Hospital Accounting

Job Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day

Hours/Week: 40.00

Union: No

Union Name: Non Union

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

Division is responsible in providing internal financial support services for the administration and operations of Cambridge Health Alliance.

Summary:
The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading staff accountants in the production of monthly financial statements, analyses, and reconciliations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the Tax Accounting, Salary and Benefits Accounting, Revenue Systems, and Financial Statement and External Reporting
• Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the Tax area. Responsible for the timely and accurate filing of IRS form 990 and MA form PC for the 6 CHA entities: Somerville Hospital, Everett Hospital, CHAPO, CHA Management Services, ICH, and CHA Foundation. Manager is expected to have current knowledge of any changes in tax reporting requirements, and is responsible for working with Accounting staff, and PWC to ensure compliance with tax reporting requirements
• Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the Accounting and recording of all revenue systems and interfaces including Hospital Accounts Receivable, Pharmacy Receivables, and Dental Receivables. Manager is responsible for working with various departments to communicate reconciling items, and to work together to resolve any variances and to improve the overall processes to limit future variances
• Also, oversees all fringe benefit accounting and reconciliations. Manager works with Accounting staff to reconcile all benefit accounts. Together, the manager and staff are responsible for working with the appropriate HR and/or PR groups to improve processes and reduce reconciling items
• Accounting Manager is also responsible for overseeing the filing of other external reports including capital reporting censuses, income reporting censuses, and staff and payroll reporting censuses
• The Accounting Manager is involved in the financial statement process from start to finish, and for preparing various schedules included in the monthly report to the finance committee. Responsible for researching Accounting guidance, and reviewing appropriateness of transactions as needed. This includes reviewing and approving journal entries, and preparation of monthly reconciliations for accounts. This position is a key point of contact for our independent auditors (PWC), and is responsible for working with staff to provide and explain as necessary any information requested by the auditors.
• Accounting manager is expected to periodically review processes within the area of responsibility, and to work with the appropriate individuals to implement process improvements

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Minimum requirement Bachelor\'s Degree in Accounting; Master\'s Degree and CPA preferred.
Work Experience: At least 6 years general accounting experience. Management experience required.
Skills: Analytical thinker with ability to evaluate and improve processes

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.

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