Accountant

Company: Covenant Hospice
Location: Pensacola
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Why Covenant Care?Are you a Healthcare Warrior? Want a competitive, engaging job with great perks? Want a seat at the table to discuss strategy? Want to see your ideas put into action? Then you want to look closely at a career with Covenant Care.Covenant Care is one of the largest non-profit providers of home health, hospice, memory, palliative and private duty care in the regions we serve. Our collaborative team of more than 600 physicians, nurses, aides, therapists and professional staff and volunteers serve patients and families in communities throughout Florida and Alabama. For more information, visit choosecovenant.org, or visit us on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.Ready to join our family?Our teammates enjoy a supportive environment and flexible schedule with advancement opportunities. Covenant Care's engaging culture is founded upon mutual respect and trust. A place where employees feel valued and patients and residents feel the service is extraordinary. We recognize and celebrate the value of each teammate's unique contributions and encourage a sense of ownership, sharing our mission with patients, families and our communities.Position Overview:Responsible for assisting the Accounting Director in preparation of monthly financial statements that are in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principals, and performing other accounting functions that will provide accurate financial information to our manager's.Minimum Qualifications:* A Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in the area of Accounting or related area is preferred, but experience in Accounting or a related area may be substituted in part.

* Must possess proven skills with accounting techniques and demonstrate knowledge of GAAP.

* Must be proficient with computers and have strong spreadsheet skills.

Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesEnsure that the internal control environment and monthly closing environment assures us of accurate financials and minimal audit adjustments.Evaluate effectiveness of current accounting procedures and make recommendations for improvements as determined necessary.Preparation of numerous analytical reports and research of financial issues.Cash flow projections.Maintain and update numerous monthly graphs.Assist in the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements.Post monthly financial information to the intranet.Monthly reconciliation of bank statements for the operating, payroll, and flexible spending accounts.Filing of applicable sales and use tax returns and other applicable compliance or tax filings.Preparation of monthly journal entries.Maintenance of Fixed Asset and Depreciation Schedules for both books and cost report.Ensure that all capitalized assets are "tagged" at the time of acquisition, or if delivered to branch offices, immediately after receipt. Maintain list of "tagged items. Maintain bi-weekly FTE report.Assist in annual reconciliation of fixed assets per books and physical inventory.Assist in preparation of the bi-weekly FTE report.Maintain and prepare monthly schedule of prepaid expenses.Assist in the preparation of the Annual Budget.Assist in the preparation of the Annual Cost Report.Assist in monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.Special Projects as requested by the Senior Financial Analysist, Senior Director of Finance, and/or Chief Financial Officer.Required to comply with all Covenant Hospice Policies, Procedures and Personnel Policies, including those specifically addressing disaster preparedness and response.Special Demands/Physical Requirements:Position may sometimes require medium to heavy lifting. Normally, such lifting will include, but not be limited to, the lifting of boxes, books, various office supplies and small equipment items. Such lifting should not normally exceed the range of 50-75 pounds. This position requires a minimal amount of time traveling in a motor vehicle in connection with performing the essential functions of the position. This position is mentally demanding in that the incumbent must be able to retain and assimilate significant amounts of information, possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and analyze data to make recommendations to staff as well as managers. This position occasionally will require working more than the standard forty hours.Benefits for Eligible Employees Include:* Health insurance

* Paid time off for vacation, holiday, sick and bereavement leave

* Company paid and supplemental life insurance

* Retirement plan with company match

* Optional cafeteria plan benefits such as dental, vision, accident, cancer and hospital days

* Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenditures

* Continuing education, advance credential assistance and tuition reimbursement

* Employee assistance program for employees and families

* Mileage reimbursement and company fleet car program

Contact the Human Resources Department at for more information. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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