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Responsibilities Sierra Vista Hospital is seeking a Staff Accountant. If you're passionate about working in the behavioral health setting and have the desire to join a team of healthcare professionals dedicated to serving our patients, we want to hear from you! Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected healthcare management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion. The Sierra Vista Hospital location, a 171-bed psychiatric care facility located in south Sacramento, is a full-service mental health facility and a center of support for patients and their families. Since 1986, we have offered our clinical expertise to those suffering from emotional, behavioral and addiction problems. POSITION SUMMARY The Staff Accountant is responsible for the accurate processing of all payroll functions, accounts payable functions, and month end journal entries for the facility. This position may also provide support to Human Resources. Qualifications Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of accounts payable/payroll experience, preferably in a health care setting, with a working knowledge of personal computers, payroll/accounts payable systems, MS Office or any combination of education, training or experience in a business office environment. Additional Requirements: May be required to work occasional overtime and flexible hours. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure the accurate processing of all employee payroll-related functions: Process bi-weekly payroll in an accurate and timely fashion: Receive time sheets from departments, audit for accuracy, and input time into the payroll system. Maintain accurate records of all holiday, vacation and sick time (PTOs) to determine if time off has been earned. Verify payroll reports prior to the run of the bi-weekly payroll run. Print bi-weekly payroll checks and audit for accuracy prior to distribution. Prepare all payroll tax deposits each month. Respond quickly to all payroll-related problems. Maintain accounts payable system to ensure that all vendors are paid in accordance with the terms stated on invoices. Maintain accounts payable system to ensure that all vendors are paid in accordance with the terms stated on invoices. Ensure the accurate processing of accounts payables for the facility. Ensure that all accounts payables are processed within Corporate and facility guidelines Interact with Corporate Accounts Payable as required. Code accounts payable and input into computer. Complete and print monthly reports for controller when necessary. Review all purchase orders for appropriate signatures, and process in a timely fashion. Match all invoices with their respective purchase orders and receiving reports, ensuring that all invoices are received and the calculated amounts are current. Ensure invoices are entered in an appropriate journal and/or on the Accounts Payable System. Reconcile vendor statements. Balance accounts payable check register and print cash disbursement when checks are printed or manual checks are entered. Maintain organized and methodical filing system on all accounts payable documentation. Prepare appropriate accounts payable reports on a timely basis and as requested. Ensure the confidentiality of employee records, and utilize good judgment in maintaining all employee information. Complete a variety of clerical projects as assigned. Adhere to facility, department, corporate and standard policies and procedures. Attend all mandatory facility inservices and staff development activities as scheduled. Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality. Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information. Ensure up-to-date personnel file. Complete all duties/tasks as may be assigned. Sierra Vista Offers: Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Education Assistance Challenging and rewarding work environment Why is Sierra Vista Hospital a great place to work? Dynamic people Team-oriented environment Opportunity for advancement Great training program for new grads! Rewarding career opportunities EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. 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