This position processes accounts payable through PCH's imaging and accounting systems, interacting as needed with other members of the Finance Department and external vendors. This position also works with A/P Supervisor to identify and resolve missing A/P documentation issues and research answers to questions raised both internally and externally about past and future payments.
The Sr Cost Accountant reports to department leadership and is responsible for the development, maintenance and processing of the cost accounting system (Allscripts EPSi). This individual maintains cost accounting data with a high degree of accuracy and integrity, coordinates with other department leaders to develop standard costs associated with each procedure, and ensures overhead costs are properly allocated. The Sr Cost Accountant is responsible for having a thorough knowledge of cost accounting principles and concepts, as well as an understanding of hospital financial concepts and terminology (i.e. DRG, RCC and RVUs) to provide a basis for operational and clinical analysis. This individual provides ongoing analysis of the Service Line Profitability, Utilization impacts and adhoc profitability reporting for both VPs and Directors. The Sr Cost Accountant will need to be able to communicate these impacts in a clear and actionable way.
This position will work with the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) to develop and produce pro forma business plans for strategic initiatives of Phoenix Children`s Hospital. This individual will also assist and/or coordinate on all pro forma development within the FP&A department. The Sr Strategic Financial Analyst will also assist with the long range financial forecast for the organization. Thorough knowledge and demonstrated skills in financial management within hospitals and/or healthcare delivery systems required. Must have operational experience in financial accounting and reporting, budgeting and planning, financial modeling, analysis of complex business and financial scenarios, productivity monitoring, and revenue reimbursement. The incumbent must possess effective written and verbal communication skills, and strong customer service skills. Excellent organizational, project management and leadership skills are essential, with a demonstrated track record in effectively developing, interfacing and maintaining collaborative relationships with healthcare/operating entity leadership, executives, physicians and other key business partners.