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POSITION SUMMARY: To direct the accounting functions of the facility in accordance with current acceptable accounting and cost reimbursement principles relating to the long-term care industry. As Business Office Manager, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the facility’s accounting functions under the supervision of the Administrator.
- Review the facility’s accounting policies and procedures periodically, at least annually, and make recommendations to the Administrator.
- Manage billing for all contracted, and private, payers (i.e. Medicare, HMO, Hospice, VA, etc.)
- Assist in the establishment and maintenance of an adequate accounting system that reflects the operating cost of the facility.
- Establish and maintain a system of financial recordkeeping to include ledgers, recording payments, writing receipts, posting ca journals, prepare and make bank deposits, etc.
- Monitor and collect accounts receivables, review aging reports, bad debt, and report delinquent accounts to the Administrator.
- Assist in preparing monthly financial statements to include preparing monthly balance sheet, income and expense reports, patient share of cost, etc., as required.
- Review and interpret monthly financial statements and provide such information to the Administrator.
- Review entries to the general and statistical ledgers, to assure accuracy and compliance with established accounting procedures.
- Prepare financial and statistical reports as required.
- Ensure that resident admission contracts are signed and appropriately filed.
- Review and develop a plan of correction for accounting deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such plan to the Administrator.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of changes in the accounting system.
- Assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the accounting functions, personnel, and programs.
- Serve on the Budget Committee of the facility. Provide written/oral reports of such committee meetings to the Administrator as directed or as may become necessary.
- Assist in the recruitment and selection of competent accounting personnel, consultants, and other auxiliary personnel.
- Ensure that an adequate supply of accounting supplies and equipment are on hand to meet the day-to-day operational needs of the facility.
- Prepare an annual operating budget for approval by the Administrator and allocate the resources to carry out programs and activities of the facility.
- Assist in preparing the annual operating budget, cost reports, tax returns, capital expenditures, etc., as necessary or directed.
- Performs other duties as may be needed or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a major in accounting and three (3) years’ experience in skilled nursing/ hospital financial administration, or;
- Any combination of experience, education, or training which would provide the knowledge required by this position.
Certificates and Licenses:
- CPA is preferred but not required.
Other Specific Requirements
- Must provide evidence of being free of tuberculosis infection upon hire and as set forth by the policies of the facility.
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
- Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
- Must be knowledgeable of accounting principles, laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care administration.
- Must be knowledgeable of auditing principles and practices, and governmental accounting, including budgeting, cost reporting, taxation, etc.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Works in office area(s) as well as throughout the activities area (i.e. activities room, resident rooms, etc.).
- Moves intermittently during working hours.
- Is subject to frequent interruptions.
- Interacts with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
- Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
- Communicates with the medical staff, activities personnel, and other department supervisors.
- Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. May be on call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
- Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
- Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
- Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
- May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (with or without the aid of mechanical devices):
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
- Must be able to cope with the mental emotional and stress of the position.
- Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
- Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively.
- Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which may include a medical and physical examination.
- Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
- Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds. Requires infrequent lifting of more weight up to 25 pounds. Occasional lifting of files.
- May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
See additional Activity Strength and Frequency Requirements exhibit A.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Glendale, AZ 85301: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person