Overview
Assistant Controller - Full-Time, Schaumburg, IL
SCOPE: Prepares, processes and maintains activity as assigned for preparation of monthly financial statements. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Implements financial policies and procedures as determined by up-line management for areas including, but not necessarily limited to, general ledger, financial statements, workpapers and supporting documentation, and accounts receivable.
-Prepares and supports journal entries for all non-system entries.
-Participates in the completion of the Month End Close Checklist for all assigned action items to insure that the state meets all corporate timelines.
-Maintains appropriate internal control safeguards over accounting functions.
-Provides support to department managers, administration and physicians in the preparation, understanding and use of financial information.
-Prepares the monthly reporting package and draft of the Management Discussion & Analysis document.
-Analyzes all financial results and summarizes findings with recommendations when appropriate.
-Supervises clerical staff as assigned.
-Reviews payroll data and other analysis prepared by staff. -Performs EOB analysis as requested.
-Reconciles all bank and inter-company accounts.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Minimum five years of experience in fiscal management. Three years public accounting experience preferred. Healthcare experience preferred. CPA preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires sitting for long periods of time. Some bending and stretching required. Adequate finger dexterity and feeling to perform keyboarding and substantial repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Must be able to view computer screen and printed material accurately. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is typical of an office setting.