Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.

An accountant plays a crucial role in the smooth running of an organization. He/she has the task of performing a number of tasks from furnishing of financial information to assessing of the completeness of the information. He/she also checks whether the cost of business operation is accurate. He/she also takes care of other financial matters and commitments pertaining to the company. An accountant plays an important role in preparing of monthly and annual financial reports in order to maintain the records which are related to the financial activities of an organization.

Education Required: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university required.

License: Applicant may have certification of public accountant (CPA) but is not required.

Experience: Minimum of one year accounting experience (preferably in health care or public accounting setting) is required. Experience in Medhost, Lawson, and Athena reporting beneficial. 

DeKalb Regional Medical Center celebrated its 35th anniversary in October 2021. Throughout its history, the team of healthcare providers here have been proud to serve the people of Fort Payne, Alabama.

Today, DeKalb Regional is 134-beds and offers comprehensive services including cardiac catheterization, geriatric psychiatric services, women’s and children’s services, bariatric services, orthopedics services, and many more. DeKalb Regional and its physicians serve patients from throughout Northeast Alabama and Western Georgia.

DeKalb Regional is committed to providing quality care close to home. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and the American College of Cardiology as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. It was also awarded the 2023 Get with the Guidelines Rural Stroke Bronze Quality Award from the American Heart Association. In fall of 2023, DeKalb Regional was one of seven hospitals in Alabama to receive an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group.

DeKalb Regional Medical Center has 500 employees and more than 100 members of the medical staff.