Accountant

Category:

Professional City:

Jackson State:

Tennessee Shift:

8 - Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

Responsible for performing a variety of accounting and administrative functions related to capital projects, purchases, and grant-funded activities. This position ensures the accuracy and completeness of capital purchase requests, maintains up-to-date tracking of all capital expenditures, and assists in capital grant reimbursement processes. Employee is subject to call back as required by the hospital.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Reviews capital purchase requests for correctness and completeness, ensuring that quotes match dollar amounts, vendors, fund codes, and general ledger (GL) codes. Issues fund codes for new capital projects and a final review to verify that all required documentation is included and that the request has routed to the appropriate reviewers. Closes out purchase requests following purchase order (PO) issuance and maintains organized records for audit and reporting purposes. Monitors and tracks all capital purchases throughout the month, ensuring completeness and accuracy of information needed for the month-end close and upload process. Assists with grant reimbursement requests on capital grants, including tracking expenditures, preparing reconciliations, and maintaining supporting documentation. Provides additional documentation requested by the State of Tennessee related to capital grants and ensures that reimbursement requests are submitted promptly to minimize processing delays. Submits property tax invoices for payment and maintains accurate personal property tax accrual schedules along with a monthly journal entry to accrue personal property taxes. Answers general capital and financial questions from other departments and pulls relevant information as needed. Assists with auditing construction-in-progress (CIP) accounts to ensure proper tracking and accounting of construction projects. Communicates effectively with departments to explain and reinforce capital processes and procedures, occasionally requiring assertiveness to ensure compliance with established policies and timelines. Demonstrates a willingness to learn and understand federal and state grant guidelines and apply them accurately in daily work. Contributes to a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department. Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Skill and proficiency in the principles, concepts and techniques of the Accounting profession. Completion of a baccalaureate degree in Accounting required.

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION

Certification as a CPA is preferred, but not required.

EXPERIENCE

Skill and proficiency in accounting systems, general ledger and financial reporting as normally acquired through one to three years of accounting experience.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. West Tennessee Healthcare complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered a position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to follow West Tennessee Healthcare's accommodation precautions to mitigate the spread of illness.