Assist in the maintenance and preparation of clear, detailed and accurate SOX 404 documentation, including process narratives, control descriptions, risk control matrices, test programs, test results, and management responses and remediation.Preparation of SOX documentation related to new acquisitions.Follow-up with business owners to ensure that past recommendations have been implemented properly to correct deficiencies noted.Update, map and test controls relating to the fraud risk assessment and test entity level controls.Coordinate and manage quarterly certification process using TeamMate CM product.

Assist with monthly financial reporting close and monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for assigned physician practicesManage complex A/R reserve and wRVU calculations for assigned physician practicesProvide detailed financial analysis for selected entities within the organization including physician compensation allocation and outreach income statementsAssist with the annual operating and capital budgeting processMaintain various schedules such as Income Statement Analysis, Balance Sheet Analysis, Physician CME/license reimbursementCreate journal entries for numerous entities within the organization utilizing the Lawson financial reporting system

Recorded/reconciled monthly revenue for forensic DNA services (includes significant interaction with managers and Director of Operations to obtain necessary information for proper billings to clients). Worked closely with Internal Audit and External Firm throughout the entire SOX processApplied new internal controls in order to comply with SOX, while maintaining and monitoring existing controlsAssisted Internal Audit and External Firm via the following:Documented processes and identify controls, control objectives, and risksEvaluated the operating effectiveness of controls in order to analyze how the control was applied, the consistency of application, and who applied itSupported the remediation process of all deficiencies related to the Nashville facilityPrepared, processed, and monitored Accounts Payable from the beginning of the process to the end (this included coding the invoices with the correct G/L account number, selecting invoices for payment, processing vendor checks)Researched accounting discrepancies and problems, posted correcting journal entries as needed; reported necessary variance explanations to corporate accounting departmentPrepared and reviewed preliminary financial statements for the Nashville facility for review by the Director of Operations

Ensured all accounting controls are in place and observed by department and business unitsReviewed work processes and assist in implementation of any needed improvementsReconciled fixed asset general ledger accounts for various business units with assets exceeding $250MAdministration of asset additions, transfers, disposals

Monthly preparation of financial statements for multiple general ledgersVarious analysis regarding Accounts Receivable specific to the healthcare industry (i.e., Bad Debt, Contractual Allowances, Capitation Plans); reviewed Net Revenue and Allowance Accounts for appropriateness to the activity per practiceCommunicated/consulted with all levels of organization including Practice Managers, VP's, Controllers, CFO'sExplained variances regarding actual vs. budget and trended financial and statistical dataActed as Liaison for Accounting Department for the transition of five OB/GYN practices from Medic to Athena; instrumental in reporting function for financial purposesInstrumental in writing/establishing policies and procedures for payroll liability accounts and unclaimed property reportingResponsible for review of annual budgeting process for accurateness and compliance to company policy

Maintained and reconciled general ledger accountsPrepared monthly financial statementsRecorded payroll transactions, accruals, and reversing journal entries

Managed financial/accounting procedures for 14 clients in various industriesHandled all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll and balancing/reconciling accountsPrepared monthly/quarterly financial statements for individual clientsPrepared quarterly payroll tax returns