Assistant Controller

Blue Mountain Hospital

. Perform general ledger accounting, prepare complex journal entries, and reconcile accounts .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeBlanding • Utah • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and budget preparation, with strong proficiency in Excel for data analysis. Familiar with healthcare accounting practices, including Medicare cost reporting and compliance with applicable laws.

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General Ledger AccountingFinancial ReportingBudget PreparationExcel ProficiencyHealthcare Accounting Experience

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Hard Skills

Journal Entry PreparationAccount ReconciliationMonth-End Close ResponsibilitiesYear-End Close ResponsibilitiesFixed Asset ManagementDepreciation CalculationData AnalysisInternal ControlsAccrual AccountingAudit Preparation

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingAttention to DetailCommunicationCollaborationConfidentiality

Tools & Technologies

Sage IntacctHybrentADP PayrollBILLDataBlend

Certifications & Qualifications

MBAMaster's Degree in AccountingCPA Designation

Industry Keywords

Healthcare AccountingMedicare Cost ReportsDisproportionate Share Hospital SurveysCritical Access Hospital AccountingGrant Accounting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform general ledger accounting, prepare complex journal entries, and reconcile accounts
Complete month-end and year-end close responsibilities and prepare financial reports and analyses
Support budget preparation, monitor results, and explain significant differences
Prepare schedules and documentation for audits, Medicare cost reports, DSH surveys, and other required reporting
Maintain fixed asset and depreciation records and track capital purchases, project costs, and construction-in-progress
Perform assigned revenue, cash, accounts payable, payroll, intercompany, and grant accounting responsibilities
Research and resolve accounting issues, improve procedures, and provide cross-training and backup support
Use Excel and accounting system reports to analyze financial data, investigate differences, and develop accurate supporting schedules
Work under the supervision of the BMH Controller and coordinate with the UNHS Controller
Complete tasks and projects assigned by management within the scope of the position
Maintain confidentiality of business and patient information and comply with applicable confidentiality laws
Work professionally and cooperatively with BMH employees and follow management communication channels

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related business field with substantial accounting coursework
Five or more years of progressively responsible general ledger accounting experience
Demonstrated proficiency in general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation, verified through the required standardized accounting skills assessment
Experience with month-end and year-end close responsibilities and preparing financial reports and supporting schedules
Experience preparing reconciliations and schedules for external audits and responding to auditor requests
Experience preparing budgets, monitoring actual results against budget, and investigating and explaining significant differences
Experience maintaining fixed asset records, calculating depreciation, tracking capital purchases and project costs, and reconciling construction-in-progress accounts
Strong working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, accrual accounting, and internal controls
Strong Excel proficiency and data analysis skills, including formulas, lookup functions, pivot tables, and large datasets
Ability to research accounting questions, learn unfamiliar reporting requirements, and complete assignments accurately with minimal direction
Ability to work on-site at Blue Mountain Hospital in Blanding, Utah
Candidates must complete a standardized, job-related skills assessment and meet established proficiency standards before testing
Critical access hospital accounting experience preferred
Other hospital or healthcare accounting experience desirable
Experience supporting Medicare cost reports, Disproportionate Share Hospital surveys, or other healthcare reimbursement reporting
Experience with Sage Intacct, Hybrent, ADP Payroll, BILL, or DataBlend
Experience with intercompany accounting or grant accounting
MBA, master's degree in accounting, or CPA designation preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work with a dynamic team providing care to medically underserved communities
Reasonable accommodations available through Human Resources