Part-Time Accounting Clerk

TEXAS INSTITUTE FOR SURGERY•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Part-Time Accounting Clerk supports the Finance Department through a variety of accounting, accounts payable, and financial reporting activities. Working under the guidance of the accounting team, this role assists with account reconciliations, journal entry preparation, month-end close processes, invoice processing, vendor maintenance, and audit support. The Accounting Clerk helps ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately, accounting records are maintained in accordance with organizational policies and GAAP, and internal controls are followed. This position also provides backup support for accounts payable operations, assists with system conversions and special projects, and contributes to process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Accounting and Finance related college course work experience required
Experience with accounts payable and accounting in hospital setting is strongly preferred
Knowledge of FASB Accounting principles
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: The ability to analyze complex data and identify trends and patterns.
Excellent communication skills: The ability to clearly and concisely explain findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and analysis of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, including cash, investments, other assets, accruals, and other assigned accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of reconciling items.
Prepare and review journal entries and supporting schedules related to month-end and year-end close activities, including leases, cash, other assets, investments, and accrued liabilities.
Support the month-end close process and financial statement preparation, ensuring accounting records are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with U.S. GAAP and organizational policies.
Receive and reconcile invoices and requisitions for goods and services. Ensure the three-way match process is followed by validating purchase orders, receiving reports, and invoices prior to payment.
Serve as the back up to the Accounts Payable Clerk for weekly check runs including logging check registers into positive pay systems.
Serve as the back up to the Accounts Payable Clerk for creation of new vendors and vendor maintenance.
Serve as the back up to the Accounts Payable Clerk for preparing data conversions to ensure that information currently maintained in Trubridge specifically related to patient refunds and pharmacy inventory receipts, is accurately recorded in Multiview.
Reconcile credit card receipts with the credit card statement ensuring that all charges have a reasonable business purpose and are accounted for correctly.
Assist with external audit activities, including preparation of audit schedules, supporting documentation, control testing, and responses to auditor inquiries.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting function, including process standardization, automation opportunities, strengthened internal controls, and participation in special projects and system implementations.
Performs other related duties as assigned to support the Finance Department.