Manager of Accounting

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

8h

About The Position

Works under general direction to provide management guidance and support for the activities of Accounting including; Accounts Payable, Accounting Operations, Asset Accounting & Taxes, Cash Management, Facilities Finance, Fiscal Reports & Analysis, and Payroll.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field with minimum twelve (12) hours in accounting
• 5 years of directly related experience with at least one (1) year in supervisory capacity.

Nice To Haves

• CPA Upon Hire
• Experience with month-end close

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of a department by overseeing one or more of the following functions Accounts Payable, Accounting Operations, Asset Accounting & Taxes, Cash Management, Facilities Finance, Fiscal Reports & Analysis, and Payroll.
• Demonstrate continuous performance improvement in targeted areas of responsibility in alignment with the overall annual performance improvement targets.
• Manages daily employee activities for one or more areas including determining specific work assignments; and monitoring individual staff productivity.
• Trains employees on policies and procedures related to financial and operational reporting, as well as computer system use.
• Participates in professional development activities to keep current with trends and practices in accounting, payroll, tax, process improvement, and health care administration.
• Manages and recommends the implementation of policies and procedures for the group to ensure consistent established accounting policies and procedures.
• Evaluates various projects performed by staff to ensure priorities and appropriate procedures are being maintained.
• Assists in developing plans, priorities and work assignments to achieve department goals.
• Manages summaries of financial and operating information and analysis.
• Works closely with Leadership in communicating and assessing productivity and results.
• Provides written analyses and recommendations to the Leadership.
• Ensures accuracy and appropriateness of accounting policies and practices.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees