Controller - Accounting Degree - CPA Preferred

Full-and Part-Time Employee Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

Company paid life insurance policy up to $15,000

FSA and FSA Dependent care

Supplemental Insurance such as Short-term disability, Long-Term disability, etc. 

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off (PTO) program to total up to 208 hours a year

Tuition and certification reimbursement for qualified employees

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Free parking at all locations.

Mileage reimbursement for company travel.

Compensation

Arkansas Hospice offers competitive wages and bases our pay rates off each candidate’s years of experience. The rates that are listed on the Indeed website are not ours and are not accurate. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Controller is responsible for coordinating the organization’s financial planning and overseeing all accounting practices, interactions with financial institutions, contract services, and any other financials aspects for Arkansas Hospice and related entities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.

Experience:  A minimum of five years' experience in accounting preferably in a healthcare environment; CPA preferred. Required to have Excel proficiency.

Additional Requirements: Valid Arkansas driver’s license, personal vehicle, and car insurance required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1.       Coordinates budgeting, audit, accounts receivable, cash management, accounting (including payroll and accounts payable), and asset management for the organization.

2.       Ensures that all surveys and governmental reports are submitted timely.

3.       Develops procedures and systems necessary to maintain proper records and adequate accounting controls and services.

4.       Appraises the organization’s financial position and issues financial and operating reports in a timely manner.

5.       Oversees the budget annually and financial benchmarking programs monthly.

6.       Assists in the preparation and issuance of the organization’s Annual Report.

7.       Analyzes studies of general economic, business, and financial conditions and their impact on the organization’s policies and operations.

8.       Coordinates the annual Medicare Cost Report activities and submits the report to the CFO for approval.

9.       Works with all agents contracted to provide assistance to the Arkansas Hospice, Inc. and related entities in financial matters.

10.     Create financial presentation and periodically present financials to the Finance Committee and the Board of Directors for all corporations.

11.     Assist the CFO with insurance contracts.

12.    Oversees the bookkeeping matters in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger.

13.    Works closely with the payroll and human resources staff to coordinate each payroll as well as ensure the organization’s payroll is processed timely.

14.   Calendar Year – End – ensure that 1099’s are compliant and complete for AH and related entities.  Also, that W-2’s are balanced, complete and are available to staff in accordance with governmental deadlines.

15.   Coordinates the implementation and usage of financial applications software.

16.   Assists with other office functions as necessary. This includes cross training and full understanding of job duties with Finance staff to have the ability to fill in for any staff member.

17.   Coordinate all information for the 990’s in a timely manner to allow adequate time for Board Members to review prior to being submitted to the IRS.

18.   Cross train members within Finance to be able to absorb some additional workload when necessary while maintaining appropriate internal controls.

19.   Prepare variance reports for each department monthly once the financials are compiled.  

20.   Coordinate with billing and the outside billing companies to ensure timely reports, verifying payments / invoices are correct and accounts receivable is being worked.  

21.   Participates in the implementation of hospice policies, plans, and procedures relating to the delivery of hospice support services. 

22.   Seeks ways to be cost effective.

23.   Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.

24.   Develops, recommends, and implements required departmental policies and procedures.

25.   Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, regulatory standards, and organizational policies and procedures, etc.

26.   Completes performance evaluations for all assigned staff in a timely manner.

27.   Develops departmental budget and manages expenses within established limits.

28.   Actively participates in performance improvement activities. 

29.   Manages departmental FTE’s within established guidelines including controlling agency and overtime expenses.

30.   Actively supports and cooperates with other departments/disciplines in order to achieve organizational goals.

31.   Maintains confidentiality of all information.

32.   Utilizes and models excellent customer service skills at all times; seeks opportunities to assist patients, families and co-workers; demonstrates teamwork and cooperation.

33.   Accepts direction and follows instructions from supervisor; seeks additional nformation as needed; works with minimal supervision.

34.   Adheres to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

35.  Continually meets organizational standards for attendance and punctuality; notifies supervisor in a timely manner when employee will be absent or late for work.

36.   Attends all required meetings and in-services; seeks opportunities for additional professional development activities as appropriate.

 COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

THIS SECTION DESCRIBES WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION SHOULD CURRENTLY POSSESS.   THIS LIST MAY NOT BE COMPLETE FOR ALL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. 

1.      Knowledge of computer software applications.

2.      Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.

3.      Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

4.      Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and other customers.

5.      Ability to follow basic safety policies and procedures.

6.      Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information.

7.      Ability to work as a team player.

8.      Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.

9.      Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.

10.    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. 

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position because it performs the above listed functions while regularly working with confidential and/or proprietary Arkansas Hospice and patient information, including but not limited to patient medical records, current or former employee information, Arkansas Hospice records, and other information that the employee regularly uses to perform job functions.

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