What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Accountant position at Houston Methodist?
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Preferred
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
EXPERIENCE
- Three years experience in accounting, healthcare environment preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Preferred
- Professional Accounting Certification and
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant - State Licensure and
- CIA - Certified Internal Auditor (IIA)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Strong knowledge of general software applications
- Advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
- Strong accuracy, attention to detail and time management skills
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
- Expert knowledge in certain accounting area, as assigned
- Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines
- Outstanding teamwork skills
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform: No
- Scrubs: No
- Business professional: Yes
- Other (department approved): No
- On Call* No
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**