Cost Accounting Analyst

Primary scope includes management of cost accounting allocations and the cost accounting mapping process for integration into the Decision Support System at Atlantic Health System. A demonstrated knowledge of healthcare and hospital costing methodologies is imperative to this role. An ability to communicate the costing process, allocations, and lead conversations with hospital finance teams effectively are skill sets critical to the position. Responsibilities: Cost Accounting Analyst responsibilities include:

Performance and optimization of cost accounting mapping and its integration with the Decision Support System

Completion of the monthly reconciliation and integration of cost into the AHS Decision Support System

Complete regular review and revision where appropriate of the departmental cost calculation methods such as overhead mapping allocations and revenue redirections with the site CFOs to assure accurate and consistent filing.

Establishment of the quarterly Service Line Profit/(Loss), Financial Indicators and Unit Cost Reports.

Assist with quarterly scorecard reports.

Assisting site CFOs with special projects including contribution margin assessments, and opportunity analyses

Excellent communication, strong analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in health or business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Healthcare Informatics or Computer Science or similar subject

Requirements:

Five years of relevant experience or experience that may include hospital finance, Medicare cost reporting, hospital decision support.

Experience utilizing cost accounting systems, GL accounts, and extensive knowledge of the healthcare reimbursement landscape to develop financial insights.

Extensive experience in Excel (building financial models, pivot tables, complex formulas, macros, VBA)

Experience working with data visualization tools and reporting is a plus.

Familiarity with the HPM system is a strong advantage.

ABOUT USAt Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ

Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ

Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ

Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ

Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ

Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ

CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ

Atlantic Home Care and Hospice

Atlantic Mobile Health

Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years

Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare

150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare

100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review

Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP

Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)

One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets

NJ Sustainable Business

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.