Accountant- LTACH en Silver Lake Hospital

Silver Lake Hospital of Newark, NJ is seeking to hire a full-time Accountant to track the organization's assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.

ABOUT SILVER LAKE HOSPITAL

Silver Lake Hospital is a long-term acute care hospital with a reputation of providing patients with a place to heal before heading home. A long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) is an acute care specialty hospital that provides highly advanced and focused care for higher acuity patients who have not responded to short-term treatment in traditional general hospitals. The average length of stay in an LTACH is 25 days as compared to a 3-5 day average stay in a general hospital. Our safe and state of the art hospital is designed to admit and care for the most critically ill patients.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accountant prepares and reviews monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.  Identifies inconsistencies, variances, or errors in financial reports and propose corrections.  Maintains the general ledger for the hospital, codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.  Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.  Reconciles customer accounts and manages accounts receivable collections.  Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.  Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.  Files required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.  Master's degree preferred. 
• 5+ years of accounting experience required, LTACH experience preferred. 
• Valid NJ Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.  
• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Highly proficient with accounting and HRIS software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs. 
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Full time employees are offered generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, supplemental insurance, free life/long term disability insurance. Additional benefits include free parking in a safe and secure garage, paid time off (PTO), and a comprehensive wellness program.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

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