Join our Accounting Team!

Galveston County Health District is seeking a Financial Analyst!

This position is responsible for performing technical/accounting duties related to GCHD financial monitoring and reporting.

We can offer you:

• Excellent benefits; including an Amazing retirement package, Affordable Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off plans, Free Life Insurance, FREE Long Term Disability, FREE parking and much more!
• Team-oriented environment
• Salary Rate: Based on experience

We want you to join our team of professionals and begin a long term career with us! If you meet the criteria listed below, please apply.

Required:

• Must have obtained a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business.
• 4 years accounting/financial preparation and analysis experience
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles along with capability to perform analytical functions and prepare financial and statistical reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Experience with accounting software systems
• Experience in account reconciliation
• Experience working for a FQHC, governmental organization, or other medical related role is helpful, but not
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability for spur of the moment transportation without relying on organization vehicles.
• Must possess or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Department of Motor Vehicle check may be required, if applicable.
• Customer Service Oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent Computer Skills MS Office.
• Must be willing and able to work evening and weekend hours if necessary.
• Must be in compliance with GCHD Immunizations policy.
• Must be in compliance with ICS training requirements.
• Must pass criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening.

An equivalent combination of education and work experience which appropriately demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above described essential functions will be considered when hiring for this role.

Traditional Duties:

• Compile and analyze monthly financial reports to correct transactions, compare data to budgets, and prepare notes to the financial statements.
• Investigate and provide monthly analysis of financial performance, identifying trends and drivers of budget variances.
• Prepare and post supporting journal entries into the accounting software system, ensuring that revenue, expenses, adjustments and payments are balanced and reflected accurately in the general ledger.
• Performs the monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, and preparation of supporting schedules and financial reports.
• Performs and reports quarterly cash audits.
• Responsible for monthly permit reconciliation.
• Responsible for monthly reconciliation of A/R and A/P accounts.
• Analyze monthly AR aging report.
• Responsible for the monthly reconciliation of Health District insurance plans to the general ledger, ensuring that employee deductions are correct and that payments are made to benefit providers; corresponds with benefit representatives as needed to resolve issues.
• Review payroll tax postings through payroll per pay period and prepares quarterly payroll tax reports (941 and SUTA) in a timely manner and is responsible for reconciliation to the general ledger.
• Track actual financial results and generate ARC monthly and quarterly reports, charts, and tables of financial information.
• Act as backup support to other accounting functions when necessary
• Assist with the annual year-end audit.
• Maintain fixed asset inventory, ensuring that additions, disposals, and transfers are properly recorded in the general ledger as needed.
• Provide assistance on special projects as requested.
• Attends Department/Health District-wide meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

No Phone Calls Please

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Our Mission: Protecting and Promoting the One Health of Galveston County