Healthcare Financial Analyst

St. Josephs Medical Center•Houston, TX

91d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision and direction of the Controller, the Financial Analyst will support Accounting in financial reporting, month end closing and reporting, net revenue and bad debt analysis, forecasting, statistics, as well as Balance Sheet reconciliations. This position may also have fixed assets. The Financial Analyst will support Accounting in the annual budget process. Monitor compliance with policies and procedures, and perform miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Controller. Responsible for performing multiple projects for the development of information and reporting tools that include both financial and clinical data to managers, directors, vice presidents, and executive staff in support of institutional goals and patient care operations. This position will interact with all levels of institutional personnel, particularly in Accounting, Administration, and Department Directors. This position assists in the review of new programs and operational efficiency. The person in this position must have systems, accounting, financial and interpersonal skills set.

Requirements

Technical, critical-thinking, and interpersonal skills relevant to area to effectively communicate with physicians, health team members, patients and families
Ability to prioritize work with minimal supervision, to independently perform the duties of the position.
Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Intermediate to advanced skills in other MS applications (Word & Power Point) as well as database query language (SQL) & various database GUI applications (e.g., BI Portal, Hyperion, Lawson, etc.
Minimum of two years professional experience.
Healthcare experience preferred.
Knowledge base should include techniques for proper accounting, forecasting, accounting information systems, financial analysis and decision support, hospital finance, and organizational effectiveness.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
Extensive experience in MS Excel & MS Access for financial reporting, analysis, modeling, and database manipulation.

Responsibilities

Consistently supports and communicates the Mission, Vision, and Values of St. Joseph Medical Center.
Follows the St. Joseph Medical Center Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, proper reporting, documentation, and prevention of medical errors in a non-punitive environment.
This position may be responsible for Fixed Asset reporting and maintenance.
Accurately participates in month end close process as well as initiate journal entries.
Accurately complete Balance sheet recons as assigned.
Accurately reports Daily and Monthly entity and departmental statistics.
Demonstrates proficiency in hospital decision support database tools.
Assists in the quarterly Sarbanes Oxley key controls assessment.
Assists in the maintenance of the productivity system.
Assists in special projects for year-end audits.
Provides high level accounting functions for analysis. Respond to a variety of inquiries and other requests for information related to patient care operations. Performs special projects assigned by the Controller or Chief Financial Officer.
Assist Nursing in NDNQI reporting for magnet status.
Reviews financial reports prepared by assigned staff to ensure accuracy.
Assists in preparation of annual hospital surveys, tax package and audit packs. Review schedules to ensure they are complete and tie to respective general ledger accounts.
Performs job duties within legal and professional regulations/guidelines and departmental standards. Ensures compliance with administrative policies and procedures. Seeks appropriate input from all levels of management on a regular basis for planning and coordination of requested data.
Helps in coordinating physical inventory.
Supportive of the compliance program set forth by SJMC and demonstrated by:
Upholds the Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance.
Adheres to and helps to enforce all compliance policies relevant to his/her area.
Assures timely compliance education as requested by the Compliance Officer and/or through corporate initiatives.
Sets an example to all staff in their daily activities.