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JOB SUMMARY

Supervise and oversee various functions of the accounting department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Adhere to and establish Fiscal Services department goals and objectives consistent with Merrimack Health strategic and operating plans, including the annual operating plan (AOP). Ownership of the monthly financial statements for Merrimack Health. Ownership of the annual audited financial statements and related footnotes. Adheres to monthly financial statement preparation timelines. Ensure compliance with debt compliance reporting. Will stay in compliance with Sox regulations. Continually improving and implementing internal controls via policies and procedures Will work with the General Accounting Manager and Accountants to review all balance sheet accounts quarterly. Reviews all account reconciliations for audit purposes. Review complex accounting reconciliations. Review departmental budget-to-actual revenue and expense performance. Plan and delegate work assignments, train, supervise, and evaluate staff. Coordinate and prepare for year-end audits and periodic external audit reviews. Ensure staff maintain records and prepare reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Supervise the preparation of all non-payroll tax returns for the Merrimack Health entities including 990s, MA PCs, 1120s, 355s, and 1065s. Supervise the preparation of all payroll-related federal and state tax returns for Merrimack Health. Review weekly and biweekly payroll processes. Coordinate the renewal of all annual insurance policies for Merrimack Health. Ensure compliance with local, state and federal reporting requirements in the areas of financials statements, taxes, property, grants and corporate annual returns. Perform periodic audits of accounting, payroll and accounts payable. Document and update fiscal policies, procedures, and narratives on a timely basis. Participate in the preparation of the annual operating budgets for Merrimack Health. Other duties and special projects as assigned by the ACFO, CFO or CEO. Ensures timely submissions EMMA and Sam's.gov. Ensures timely submission for BSAS grants Coordinates all audits single case, grants, 5500's and insurance data is done timely with auditors and insurance carrier.

EDUCATION AND RELATED EXPERIENCE

Required:

A bachelor's degree in business administration / management or a minimum of 10+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in a healthcare setting. Helpful to have experience using 3rd party reimbursement and Healthcare. Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and strong Microsoft Word skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Must be extremely well organized and capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines. Must have an "always willing to learn" mentality and have strong career ambitions. Active Filters Director, Accounting Lawrence, MA Clear All Apply