FINANCIAL MANAGER

Mercy Hospice is a full-service hospice and palliative care agency located in beautiful Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Founded in 1981 as one of the first hospices in the state, Mercy Care has provided exceptional hospice and palliative care services for over 25 years!Operating as a South Carolina Not-for-Profit Corporation, Mercy Care provides comfort to suffering persons whose illness has progressed beyond a cure. Our goal is to integrate physical, spiritual, psychological, and social care by offering a range of services that meet the needs of children and adults during the final days of their life.The Finance Manager is a non-licensed employee providing financial services for the agency. Responsible for the overall financial plans, and accounting practices. Oversees accounting, budget, tax, cost reports, benchmarking and audit activities. Responsible for compliance with local, state and federal rules, regulations, certification and accreditation programs in relation to the financial area.
BS degree req. F/T, flex hrs, full benefits.Send resume to: Mercy Hospice PO Box 50640 Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

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REQUIREMENTS
Duties and Responsibilities:1.Stewards the philosophy/mission of Mercy Hospice and Palliative Care which focuses on the overriding values of human dignity and respectful response to the needs of persons with life-threatening illnesses.2.Implements and assures adherence to policy decisions of the Mercy Care Board of Directors.3.Assists in developing and implementing short and long term plans which are reflective of the agency's philosophy and objective, to include performance goals, new project potential, market/public activities and growth potential.4.Directs the overall financial plans, and accounting practices of the agency. Oversees treasury, accounting, budget, tax, cost reports and audit activities. Oversees financial and accounting system controls and standards and ensures timely financial and statistical reports for management and/or Board use.5.Analyzes and interprets financial data and recommends changes to improve systems and financial performance.6.Prepares cost accounting records such as subcontracting, field service, sales costs, and new business venture costs. Computes project costs, compares actual costs to estimates and analyzes variances.7.Develops and implements written policies and procedures which reflect accurate and quality oriented financial services, compliance with all regulatory requirements and sound fiscal practices.8.Demonstrates proficiency in applying proper account investigation analysis and settlement techniques in performing job functions.9.Conducts audits to verify accuracy of records, compliance with standards, policies and procedures. Compiles audit findings and recommendations for modifications and improvements to systems and procedures. Conducts complex audit projects. Reviews records for accuracy and conformance to standards. Inspects financial or operational information to ensure procedures are correct and appropriate.10.Completes professional tax accounting activities that are complex in nature. Sets up and retains organization's tax records. Files tax returns and prepares related reports. Performs management studies. Adheres to federal, state and local tax laws. Manages the retention and preparation of tax records, tax returns, and other required reports.11.Completes SC Secretary of State fund raising budget accountability forms. Adheres to state and federal guidelines for accounting for donations and fund raising funds.12.Oversees the donor documentation and acknowledgment process and assures accurate bookkeeping of donor funds, grants and fundraising monies.13.Understands Hospice Medicare and Medicaid Benefit regulations applicable for patient billing accounting; knows the billing process and performs the billing function in the absence of the Billing Manager.
14.Develops, implements, evaluates and monitors the agency's financial policies, procedures, practices and records to maintain the established budget. Establishes the agency's budget and cost control practices along with the Administrator.15.Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of a purchase order system and maintains vendor records files.16.Reviews statistical reports and completes benchmarking reports.
17.Oversees the data input of employee Activity Logs, monitors and audits Activity Logs periodically for accuracy and compliance with agency policies and procedures.18.Responsible for preparing payroll, timely deposit of payroll taxes and preparation of quarterly and year-end payroll tax returns.
19.Responds to employees questions and concerns about Activity Log documentation, errors on pay checks, and information about employee benefits.20.Collaborates with the compliance Officer in assuring the agency's compliance with policies and procedures related to the protection of health information and Federal and State regulations related to patient privacy.21.Demonstrates an understanding of professional standards and code of ethics.22.Supports, encourages and participates in continuous quality improvement.23.Participates in orientation of new employees, teaching and training, as requested.24.Participates in training sessions and continuing education as required by the agency to upgrade skills and acquire new ones.25.Performs other duties are requested.