Accountant – Healthcare Industry
Comp Range: $51,000- $75,000 + a year �� Full-time
Central Vermont
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Accountant exhibits a strong knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(GAAP) and applies these principles in all aspects of work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
I. Education:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or AA degree in business or accounting preferred.
II. Experience:
Two years of experience in Finance/Accounting preferred
Intermediate working knowledge with Excel
Ability to organize, file, and maintain multiple projects
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
Healthcare accounting experience preferred
III. License Requirements:
N/A
IV. General:
Must demonstrate and maintain any required competency
Able to speak, read and write in English
Be honest, self-directed, possess initiative, display good judgment and a positive attitude toward daily
activities
Have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written work
Be able to work cooperatively and in a productive manner with organization’s employees, clients,
customers and the general public
Maintain satisfactory standing with the Adult Abuse Registry, Child Abuse & Neglect Registry, Vermont
Criminal Information Center, National Sex Offender Registry and OIG
Be free from the illegal use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace
Be able to carry out the functions of this job without risk of harm to the health and safety of self and
others
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Gifford
Traveling may be required
May experience:
o Stress due to a demanding profession
o An exposure to blood-borne pathogens
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must walk, sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours
Must have the ability to push, pull and lift from the floor, up to a total of 20 pounds and be able to
move with the weight, as to organization’s standards
Climbing – be able to navigate stairs of varying heights and degrees
Balancing – be able to maintain balance
Kneeling, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching below waist level, reaching overhead and reaching
torso level
Manual finger dexterity-will need dexterity to perform duties and use equipment
Visual acuity-will need sufficient eyesight to drive a car, use office equipment and perform duties
Auditory acuity- will need to assist individuals in person and by telephone
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
I. Performance Standards:
Displays strong knowledge of GAAP to produce financial statements.
Develops and maintain systems to insure internal controls are enforced.
Exhibits strong knowledge of accounting systems to create journal entries and complete
reconciliations, and produce statements to complete analyses.
Supports staff in understanding and implementing such tools in analysis.
Assists Accounting Team through data entry, reporting and filing as needed
Utilize critical thinking skills in daily tasks and priorities
Ability to organize and maintain multiple projects
Other duties as assigned
II. Professional Accountability:
Demonstrates a commitment to the mission and values of the organization
Complies with all organization policies and procedures
Demonstrates respectful and effective communication in all interactions
Protects the privacy and confidentiality of clients, co-workers and organization’s operations
Complies with organization’s policies to protect confidentiality, integrity, availability and security of all
protected health information
Conducts him/herself in a safe manner by adhering to all safety practices, rules and standards
Gifford Health Care
Demonstrates a commitment to quality and proactively seeks to make improvements to systems and
processes
Reports to work on time, provides advance notice for time off, accurately reports time and attendance
and appropriately manages paid time off (if applicable) in accordance with organization’s policy
Demonstrates a commitment to integrity in work habits and use of organization’s resources
Performs duties as assigned that may be outside his/her principle responsibilities
Meets own learning needs. Participates in educational programs of the organization, including
completion of all mandatory competencies, education or training
Contributes to a positive work environment and responds in a constructive manner to change
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