Full Time

UHS•Amarillo, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values. Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers Position: Financial Analyst Position Summary: Responsible for overseeing accounting, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and other finance areas.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
Two years’ experience in Accounting Supervisor role, preferably in a healthcare environment
Ability to read and write in English
Ability to speak and hear, to allow discussions with customers, employees, and peers.
Ability to cope with and remain calm under stress
Ability to respond to telephone calls
Ability to make sound and independent decisions
Bending and lifting (5-20 lbs), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling.
Ability to repeatedly twist, squat, and stoop
Sitting/standing for long periods of time
Reaching for and handling charts, reports, and supplies
Involves sitting approximately 90 percent of the day, walking or standing the remainder.

Responsibilities

Performs responsibilities consistent with hospital safety policies.
Assists in the preparation and review of original and correcting journals entries.
Able to perform financial analysis.
Assists in compiling and preparation of hospital budget and analysis.
Ensure regulatory compliance with state financial requirements.
Assists in the coordination of audit functions, including State, financial and internal.
Coordinates filings for Corporate Use, including monthly financials and annual tax.
Assists and coordinates special projects for all financial areas, as needed.
Assists in the management of the physical and personnel requirements for accounting.
Knowledge of Accounting Policies/Practice of hospital.
Aware of and complies with accounting deadlines.
Understanding of reporting structure with Corporate.
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of UHS corporate reporting structure.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of the process and identifies expenses that need to be accrued at month end.
Demonstrates an understanding of accounting records, their use and retention.
Taking ownership for one’s own actions and decisions.
Understanding the impact of market forces on hospital objectives and direction.
Cultivating relationships with contacts within and outside of the hospital while promoting cross-departmental collaboration.
Recognizing one’s own leadership and functional strengths and weaknesses, and managing them accordingly.
Executing plans in line with the hospital’s vision and mission.
Solving problems and building solutions that consider hospital-wide implications.
Focusing on business processes that positively impact results.
Passing along key information in a timely and concise manner.
Nurturing a rewarding work environment that lends itself to productivity and retention.
Identifying and improving processes, and managing people through changing conditions.
Relating to others in meaningful way.
Meets agreed upon deadlines or negotiates due date revisions prior to deadline.
Ensures efficient utilization of resources.
Sets and ensures department standards.
Develops and reviews budgets in a timely manner.
Maintains operating expenses in line with budgeting guidelines and takes corrective action when necessary.
Provides guidance/counsel and participates in the negotiating of contracts.
Reviews contracts/vendors for efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Establish department goals.
Functions as an active member of committees, as needed.
Makes suggestions/recommendations for improved operations to the department, facility.
Effectively communicates both orally and in writing.