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Natividad Medical Center

Chief Hospital Accountant

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An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

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Chief Hospital Accountant Natividad Medical Center - 3.9 Salinas, CA Job Details Full-time $9,869.95 - $13,472.16 a month 19 hours ago Qualifications Performance reviews Statistics Accounting systems Cost accounting analysis Preparation of internal financial performance reports Team member evaluation Data analysis reporting Financial model construction Medicare Managing healthcare operations budgets Financial statistical analysis Writing skills Meditech Financial statement analysis Employee relationship building Accounting experience within healthcare industry Disciplinary action management Acute care facility experience Math Medicare regulations GAAP Staff training Managing accounting teams Desktop applications Financial projection model development Healthcare financial management Computer skills Budget management in healthcare Task assignment Financial systems implementation Full Job Description Position Description Application materials must be received by Friday, September 4, 2026 to be considered for this position. Additionally only current county employees are eligible for this promotional opportunity.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Natividad is currently seeking to fill a full time, permanent Chief Hospital Accountant in our Accounting Department. Under direction, this incumbent provides technical support to the Hospital Controller at Natividad in the development, implementation and maintenance of Natividad's general accounting system; prepares financial reports and designs financial controls for the institution and does other work as required. Exam# 26/20B91/08SS The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans' preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier. Examples of Duties
THE SIGNIFICANT DUTIES OF THE POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS
Develops, implements and maintains general accounting systems and controls; supervises and participates in the review and analysis of accounting records Assists in the preparation of detailed financial plans for Natividad by analyzing and evaluating statistical and financial data and preparing budgets, projected patient levels, proposed staffing requirements and projected operating costs Defines the accounting requirements for Natividad for incorporation into the patient accounting system, fiscal and statistical information system and other medical center accounting systems Analyzes data and proposes methods for tracking and reporting financial information to various external agencies Prepares financial reports including cost reimbursement plans for MediCare, MediCal and other insurance providers; prepares reports of Natividad Enterprise Fund activities to meet County requirements Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of subordinate accountants and clerical personnel; trains and evaluates personnel Prepares and publishes monthly financial statements including Balance Sheet, Statement of Revenue and Expenses, and Statement of Cash Flow Oversees the accounting and accuracy of over $40 million in government funding Prepares Intergovernmental Transfers to the State; bills State for government programs Prepares and files Hospital Surveys for Public Health Agencies and economic bureaus Acts as Hospital liaison for MediCal and MediCare audits Examples of Experience/Education/Training
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Thorough knowledge of: Principles and practices of hospital and healthcare budgeting and financial management Laws, rules and regulations influencing medical center fiscal operations, including MediCal and MediCare requirements;
GAAP, OCBOA, OSHPD
reporting and government program accounting Accounting principles, theories, concepts and their practical applications to medical center operations in general and to cost accounting and cost recovery in specific Automated systems related to Clinical Services, Operations and Support Services of an acute care hospital. (i.e., MEDITECH) Principles of mathematical and statistical analysis, preparation and presentation The uses of standard computer-based business applications Financial modeling Working knowledge of: Principles and practices of financial management Principles of governmental accounting Principles and practices of personnel management, including recruitment, planning and organizing work, delegating authority, motivating subordinates, appraising performance and administering discipline Principles and practices of medical staff interaction and organization in an acute care facility Skill and Ability to: Develop financial and other operational systems to accurately control Natividad activities Train and supervise accounting personnel Make sound financial decisions and recommendations to management in regards to professional accounting problems in maintaining fiscal control of Natividad Interpret and apply legal requirements and administrative policies to accounting functions Interpret financial data for non-financial managers Implement appropriate changes in accounting systems and procedures Coordinate deadlines and data requests including those from all Health units in the County of Monterey Accurately analyze fiscal data and adopt an effective course of action Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and other contacts Prepare clear and comprehensive financial, narrative and statistical reports Communicate ideas and information, effectively, both orally and in writing
EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING
The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above may be acquired through various types of experience, education or training, typically:
Experience:
Four (4) years accounting experience, two years of which were in an acute care hospital, performing a full range of professional accounting duties
AND Education/Training:
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Accounting or a closely related field; Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment. Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid Driver License for the class vehicle driven or have the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority. Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid Driver License or State ID prior to the first day of work (Social Security Card is required for payroll purposes only). Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including irregular hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency, on-call work as needed on a flexible schedule Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances. •
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS AND SCREENING PROCESS
•APPLICATION
SUBMISSION
A completed Monterey County Application may be obtained from and submitted to the Natividad Human Resources Office, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Bldg. 300, Salinas, CA. 93906, or On-line applications may be submitted at www.natividad.com; resume and license and/or certifications (if applicable) may be attached to your online application or emailed separately to: . Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of the required application materials. For more information or to obtain regular paper application materials please contact the Natividad
HR, 1441
Constitution Blvd.,(831) 783-2700, M - F, 7:30 a.m.- 5:00p.m.
QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT
ill be competitively evaluated.
Please note:
The initial screening for this position uses ONLY the applicant's answers to the Supplemental Questions. Screeners (who are Subject Matter Experts) are not given the application and/or resumes at this point in the process. Therefore, your answers to the Supplemental Questions are critical. The best-qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the process.
ELIGIBLE LIST
Applicants successful in the Qualifications Assessment process will be placed on an eligible list for possible final selection interview. This eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies.
HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans' preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application To apply for veterans' preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to:
SPECIAL NOTES
If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the Personnel Analyst for Natividad at (831) 783-2711. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your salary will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed above.