Cost Accountant - Accounting - FT

Job Summary

Cost Accountant – Accounting Department

Location: Uvalde Memorial Hospital
Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday (Occasional Weekends)

Make a Difference Every Day

At Uvalde Memorial Hospital, financial stewardship is a vital part of delivering exceptional patient care. We’re looking for a motivated and detail-driven Cost Accountant who wants to use their analytical strengths to support a mission that truly matters. In this role, you’ll help guide budgeting decisions, ensure financial accuracy, and empower leaders with meaningful data that supports operational excellence across our hospital.

This is more than a numbers job—it’s an opportunity to make an impact behind the scenes, strengthening the financial foundation that allows our teams to serve the community with compassion and integrity.

In This Role, You Will:

• Analyze costs, trends, and financial performance to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and operational reports.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, and healthcare accounting standards.
• Maintain and administer cost accounting systems, including Costflex.
• Support the annual operating and capital budget process by collaborating with department managers.
• Forecast future needs, monitor budget variances, and keep financial tools updated and accurate.
• Evaluate contracts and manage lease accounting in alignment with GASB 87 and GASB 96.
• Conduct internal audits, research variances, and support external audit activities.
• Provide clear, accessible financial insights to hospital leadership and clinical departments.
• Serve as a trusted resource for interpreting cost and financial data across the organization.

What We’re Looking For:

• A dedicated accounting professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience, healthcare experience preferred.
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills with the ability to interpret data clearly and accurately.
• Someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and working both independently and collaboratively.
• A great communicator who can translate complex financial information into understandable insights.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to supporting high-quality financial operations.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• You’ll join a supportive, mission-driven Accounting team that values integrity, growth, and teamwork.
• Your work will directly support patient care by strengthening hospital operations.
• We offer professional development opportunities, competitive benefits, and a welcoming environment.
• You’ll experience the fulfillment of helping a community-focused hospital plan for the future.

Ready to Join Our Family?

If you’re inspired by meaningful work, love diving into financial analysis, and want to bring your accounting expertise to a hospital that truly values its team, we’d love to meet you.