At Houston Methodist, the Sr. Accountant position is responsible for independently performing various monthly closing duties which include journal entry preparation, cash transaction analysis, account analysis, financial statement preparation, budget preparation, executive management reporting and distribution and preparation of statutory required ad hoc reporting for assigned Houston Methodist business units. Prepares key operating indicator scorecards for review. Interfaces across the organization with various system departments as well as external business partners, external auditors, and interfaces with government agencies. Performs research into complex accounting issues and responds to information requests from external auditors. Establishes new awards in the accounting system and coordinates the set-up 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.

This Sr. Accountant position is with our Corporate Financial Accounting team. A CPA candidate is highly preferred with experience in Peoplesoft and Workday systems. Must also be highly proficient in Microsoft Excel. The current hybrid schedule is Monday and Friday work from home Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in office at our Greenbriar location.

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 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 recommendation to enhance system of 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 makes recommendations and provides 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 in tandem with HM foundation staff to ensure gifts are deposited to 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 set-up of departments and budgets and works with department staff to ensure proper allocation of costs of new award.
  - Responsible for daily cash position analysis and settlement of HM which results in operations liquidity decisions.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Proactively manages own professional development. Completes My Development Plan. (MDP)

• Identifies ways to streamline workload and document department procedures and interfaces with other departments.

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