Accountant II

Overview

Are you looking for a Great place to work? Our team at Maryland Oncology Hematology is looking for "star" talent. If you believe you have what it takes to create a rewarding experience for our Physicians, patients, and team members, we'd enjoy the opportunity to speak with you!

Maryland Oncology Hematology is dedicated to providing the most advanced cancer care available anywhere in an atmosphere of caring compassion. We have over 16 convenient locations throughout Maryland and in DC.

SCOPE:

Under general supervision, coordinates the month-end close for assigned oncology practices including financial reporting. Performs general accounting functions and prepares reports as required. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Maintains general ledger, including preparing financial schedules, writing journal entries, etc. Maintains cash schedules, inspects account status and transfers cash as necessary to cover disbursements.
-Processes monthly close of all practices and management companies in an accurate and timely manner. Ensures accruals are appropriately made each month. Reviews G/L coding on invoices before checks are released to ensure accurate coding.
-Works with Controller and management to obtain all necessary information and explanations. Ensures compliance with Management Services Agreements for all practices. Ensures accurate accounting for new practices including opening balance sheet, subsequent adjustments to B/S and MSA, etc.
-Ensures all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly and supported by valid detail. Reviews monthly reporting package for all practices for accuracy, reasonableness and completeness.
-Ensures timely submission of reporting packages to Controller for review. Responds to Controller inquiries in a timely manner. Meets Corporate reporting deadlines.
-Provides various practice specific reporting as requested by Controller. Ensures accuracy and completeness of fixed assets records including depreciation. Implements new fixed asset system. Determines and records discounts/reserves for practices as necessary. Assists in the annual budgeting process for all practices. Maintains working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to assigned responsibilities.
-Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients, medical staff, finances and cost effective health care delivery issues.
-May oversee functions of Staff Accountants or Accounting Specialists/support staff.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree required in Accounting, Finance or related business curriculum. Minimum two to five years of fiscal management experience. Prior health care experience preferred. CPA preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing/sitting for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent interaction with staff, patients and the public.