Accounting Assistant

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Mechanicsburg

Accounting Assistant

POSITION PURPOSE

The Accounting Assistant works with the hospital Controller and CEO to ensure reports and other projects are completed in accordance with company’s policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

 Maintains daily and monthly statistical reports for facility.

 Prepares outside services log and batch submission.

 Prepares IP indicator & UR reports for Quality Council.

 Monitors and correct PATCOM reports.

 Provides coordination of expense management initiatives as required.

 Assists Controller with budget preparation.

 Assists Controller and CEO with special projects and other duties to support organizational needs.

 Organizes, plans, and manages time effectively to complete assignments.

 Meets position requirements and performs essential functions.

 Completes mandatory training and courses required by completion date.

 Reports questionable situations, concerns, complaints or harassment immediately.

COMPETENCIES

Accountability Taking ownership for responsibilities and commitments, and their outcomes.

Business Acumen Understanding the context, needs, and key factors associated with achieving business goals and objectives. Change Agility Effectively anticipating, preparing for, facilitating, leading, and supporting sustainable positive change.

Collaboration

Contributing and capitalizing on the talents of diverse stakeholders to achieve common goals while respecting individual needs.

Communication

Conveying, understanding, acknowledging and incorporating information, news, ideas and feelings, using a variety of methods.

Leadership

Engaging relevant parties, building a compelling vision of desired outcomes, generating energy and enthusiasm, and empowering others to take action by removing obstacles and building accountability.

Personal Growth & Development

Devoting time and energy to expand knowledge, skills, and abilities; and seeking new experiences or career opportunities.

Quality & Customer Satisfaction

Committing oneself to maintain a high standard of excellence while also meeting or exceeding customer expectations.

Talent Management

Attracting, engaging, retaining, and developing high-performing individuals and teams to meet current and future business needs.

Job/Technical Proficiency

Demonstrating the appropriate breadth and depth of knowledge and skill specific to one’s profession, function or job discipline. 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

License or Certification:

 None

Minimum Qualifications:

 Associates degree or equivalent experience preferred.

 Strong Excel, Microsoft Word and other computer skills are required.

Machines, Equipment Used:

 General office equipment such as computer/laptop, telephone, copy/fax machine, calculator, scanner, etc.

 Microsoft Office software, to include Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Physical Requirements: 

 Visual acuity, speech recognition, speech clarity.

 Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds including medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients.  Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.

 Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking. 

Skills and Abilities: 

 Oral communication, written communication, fluency in English, active listening.

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 Information ordering, deductive reasoning, social perceptiveness, time management, critical thinking.

 Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.

 Ability to work independently without continuous supervision.

Environmental Conditions:

 Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment.

 Handicapped accessible.

 May work under stressful circumstances at times.

Proficiency or Productivity Standards: 

 Has regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality.

 Adheres to dress code including wearing ID badge.

 Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct.

 May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.

 May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.

 May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

 This position will support cultural diversity by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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