Regional Director of Accounting

Job Description

Responsibilities

Join the Southwest Healthcare Team!

About Us:

Creating Health and Harmony, Southwest Healthcare is a comprehensive network of care with convenient hospital and ambulatory care/outpatient locations here to serve the Southern California community. With over 7, passionate providers and healthcare employees, our shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services in a way that benefits you, your family, and the entire community.

Job Summary:

The Southwest Healthcare Regional office in Temecula, CA is seeking a on-site who will be responsible for overseeing the general accounting function to ensure the accuracy of financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and to ensure the department is operating accurately and efficiently and following corporate policy and procedures. Duties include but not limited to:

• Evaluates and makes appropriate improvements to internal accounting processes ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization.
• Streamlines Accounts Payable and Accounting processes including but are not limited to: overseeing month end close, General Ledger preparation, financial reporting, budget, forecast activities and special projects assigned.
• Prepare/assign/review Balance Sheet Reconciliations for all SoCal entities on a monthly basis and all operating expenses reconciliations.
• Responsible for ensuring deadlines are met for the monthly sales tax, quarterly & annual HCAI reporting, the annual W-2, 9 process, quarterly / annual payroll filings, and annual tax package.
• Assist in preparation of annual budget process.
• Ensures Finance Department is operating within policy and meets audit standards / SOX Standards, as demonstrated by successful internal and external audit review results.
• Provides training and assistance to new and existing staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/TRAINING/ EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in Accounting or Finance required.
• Master's degree from an accredited College or University in related field preferred.
• Five (5) to Ten () years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Accounts Payable, and California payroll required.
• Minimum three (3) years Finance leadership experience required, acute care experience preferred.
• Proficiant in GAAP and Healthcare financial accounting/reporting processes

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

• CPA preferred.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with the Joint Commission and Title standards and guidelines.
• Demonstrates compliance with Healthcare policies and procedures at all times.
• Ability to set priorities and appropriately organize workload and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates ability to relate to clinical personnel and medical staff, as well as ability to interact well with the public.
• Must have knowledge of PC and applications.
• Thorough knowledge of payroll procedures.
• Working knowledge of wage and hour laws for hospitals.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of Accounting Policies/Practice and compliance with deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to develop various tools to help monitor and assess operational performance. High degree of attention to detail and the ability to organize time and records.
• Stays current on GAAP, Accounting trends, and CA State statutes.
• Ability to multi-task, work with minimal supervision and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Travel: %.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• (K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Tuition, CEU, Certification, Licenses Reimbursement program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries!

Southwest Healthcare is owned and operated by subsidiaries of , a King of Prussia, PA-based company, that is one of the largest healthcare management companies in the nation. UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or e-mails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS; via e-mail, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the above-listed position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.