Houston Methodist
Senior Accountant- Physician Organization (onsite Medical Center)
Houston Methodist, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Overview
At Houston Methodist, the Sr. Accountant position is responsible for independently performing various monthly closing duties including journal entry preparation, cash transaction analysis, account analysis, financial statement preparation, budget preparation, executive management report distribution, and preparation of statutory required reports for the assigned Houston Methodist entity. Prepares key operating indicator scorecards for review. Interfaces across the organization with various system departments, external business partners, auditors, and government agencies. Performs research into complex issues and responds to information requests from external auditors. Establishes new awards in the accounting system, coordinates the setup of departments and budgets, and works with department staff to ensure proper allocation of costs to new awards as assigned. Serves as a mentor to more junior team members and assists with training and onboarding of new staff. People Essential Functions
Interfaces across the organization with various system departments as well as external business partners and auditors to complete audit engagements. Responds to information requests from across the organization. Effectively and proactively communicates with all stakeholders to research and resolve issues and discrepancies in a timely manner. Serves as a mentor to more junior team members. Supports training and onboarding of new staff as needed. Service Essential Functions
Prepares journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation. Manages and reconciles banking accounting process daily and reconciles postings to subsidiary systems. Reviews and analyzes actual operating data of the assigned entity/corporation and general ledger accounts to ensure accurate account balances for monthly and year-end closing. Assists and supports department in explanation of actual operating results. Makes recommendations to enhance the internal controls and operating performance. Prepares and analyzes material general ledger account balances. Performs analysis of incurred but not reported reserves. Prepares audit schedules in support of external audits. Quality/Safety Essential Functions
Researches (FASB) accounting standards and provides recommendations and education in support of accuracy and timeliness. Confirms accuracy of key operating indicator scorecards that include volume statistics and business office indicators. May perform one of the following: works with HM foundation staff to ensure gifts are deposited to the appropriate fund in accordance with donor wishes; performs system updates in conjunction with IT. Finance Essential Functions
Supports management in the preparation of tax and audit schedules and/or month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring completeness and accuracy. Prepares and distributes financial reports and accounting data to appropriate stakeholders. Performs one or more of the following: performs research into complex issues and responds to information requests from external auditors; establishes new awards in the accounting system and coordinates the setup of departments and budgets, ensuring proper allocation of costs for new awards; responsible for daily cash position analysis and settlement, supporting liquidity decisions. Growth/Innovation Essential Functions
Proactively manages own professional development. Completes My Development Plan (MDP). Identifies ways to streamline workload and documents department procedures; interfaces with other departments as needed. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Education
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field Work Experience
Three years experience in accounting; healthcare environment preferred
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At Houston Methodist, the Sr. Accountant position is responsible for independently performing various monthly closing duties including journal entry preparation, cash transaction analysis, account analysis, financial statement preparation, budget preparation, executive management report distribution, and preparation of statutory required reports for the assigned Houston Methodist entity. Prepares key operating indicator scorecards for review. Interfaces across the organization with various system departments, external business partners, auditors, and government agencies. Performs research into complex issues and responds to information requests from external auditors. Establishes new awards in the accounting system, coordinates the setup of departments and budgets, and works with department staff to ensure proper allocation of costs to new awards as assigned. Serves as a mentor to more junior team members and assists with training and onboarding of new staff. People Essential Functions
Interfaces across the organization with various system departments as well as external business partners and auditors to complete audit engagements. Responds to information requests from across the organization. Effectively and proactively communicates with all stakeholders to research and resolve issues and discrepancies in a timely manner. Serves as a mentor to more junior team members. Supports training and onboarding of new staff as needed. Service Essential Functions
Prepares journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation. Manages and reconciles banking accounting process daily and reconciles postings to subsidiary systems. Reviews and analyzes actual operating data of the assigned entity/corporation and general ledger accounts to ensure accurate account balances for monthly and year-end closing. Assists and supports department in explanation of actual operating results. Makes recommendations to enhance the internal controls and operating performance. Prepares and analyzes material general ledger account balances. Performs analysis of incurred but not reported reserves. Prepares audit schedules in support of external audits. Quality/Safety Essential Functions
Researches (FASB) accounting standards and provides recommendations and education in support of accuracy and timeliness. Confirms accuracy of key operating indicator scorecards that include volume statistics and business office indicators. May perform one of the following: works with HM foundation staff to ensure gifts are deposited to the appropriate fund in accordance with donor wishes; performs system updates in conjunction with IT. Finance Essential Functions
Supports management in the preparation of tax and audit schedules and/or month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring completeness and accuracy. Prepares and distributes financial reports and accounting data to appropriate stakeholders. Performs one or more of the following: performs research into complex issues and responds to information requests from external auditors; establishes new awards in the accounting system and coordinates the setup of departments and budgets, ensuring proper allocation of costs for new awards; responsible for daily cash position analysis and settlement, supporting liquidity decisions. Growth/Innovation Essential Functions
Proactively manages own professional development. Completes My Development Plan (MDP). Identifies ways to streamline workload and documents department procedures; interfaces with other departments as needed. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Education
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field Work Experience
Three years experience in accounting; healthcare environment preferred
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