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General Job Summary:

The Business Office Manager is responsible for gathering and reporting of financial information for the facility. They will facilitate the gathering of information to be provided to outside vendors in a timely manner for preparation of accounting functions, included but not limited to accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Business Office Manager is responsible for the following duties and responsibilities which are considered essential functions of the position:

+ Implements and follows established policies, procedures and performance standards to personnel, residents, resident family members, community and federal agencies, and consultants.

+ Completes delegated duties completely, accurately, and timely.

+ Practices efficient utilization of supplies and equipment.

+ Communicates problems and concerns immediately to the Administrator.

+ Gathers and forwards information needed for time payment of facility vendors.

+ Collaborates with residents and responsible parties on financial matters, such as applying for Medicaid.

+ Responsible for collection of private pay accounts receivables.

+ Gathers and forwards information needed for contracted agency for accounts payable.

+ Collaborates with Administrator on payments of accounts payable invoices.

+ Demonstrates consistent ability to work cooperatively with facility Administrator, other personnel, residents, families and other agencies.

+ Reports concerns to Administrator.

+ Maintains resident information and Pine Acres internal affairs in strict confidence.

+ Preserves resident rights and dignity.

Qualifications:

General Qualifications

o Experience with Iowa Medicaid and long term care preferred.

o Sound judgment and high moral standards.

o Sincere desire to work with the aged and those with limited capacity for self-care

o Must be well-groomed, courteous, tactful, patient, kind and pleasant when dealing with patients.

o Must be level-headed in emergency situations.

o Must have an acute sense of responsibility.

o Must possess a spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm in order to create an atmosphere conducive to rehabilitation and growth.

Education

o Prefer an associate’s degree in accounting or business management.

o Must be able to read, write, and follow oral and written instruction in English. Experience with general bookkeeping is required.

Continuous Education

o Keeps current in the field of accounting and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) which may require other continuing education may be required.

Work Experience

o At least two years of experience in bookkeeping and accounting.

Working Conditions:

Must effectively communicate with vendors, staff, department heads, patients and their relatives.