Staff Accountant
About The Position
The Staff Accountant assists in all functions related to the financial operations of an assigned department and any related entities within Cook Children's. Cook Children's is a not-for-profit organization comprising a flagship medical center, a new medical center, a physician network, home health company, surgery centers, health plan, health services, and health foundation, with over 60 primary, specialty, and urgent care locations throughout Texas. The organization is dedicated to providing top-ranked pediatric health care and is driven by a 'Promise' to help patients and their families get better and stay healthy.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or similar plus 1 year experience, or equivalent work experience (minimum of 5 years accounting experience)
- Highly proficient with Microsoft applications such as Excel, including graphing and complex formulas often linking multiple worksheets (very high level of usage)
- General software literacy
- Trending and "what if" skills
- Accuracy and timeliness
- Initiative-taking and organized to meet all deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good presentation skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience preferably in a healthcare setting
Responsibilities
- Assist in all functions related to financial operations of assigned department and any related entities
- Primarily responsible for monthly accounting transactions, monthly account reconciliations, close process and supporting schedules
- Prepare journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and healthcare-specific regulations
- Maintain subsidiary ledgers, such as fixed assets
- Maintain accounting schedules for real estate and operating expense accounts
- Assist with preparation of work papers for the independent auditors and other functions related to financial reporting at the system level
- Support the Physician Practice Financial Managers (PPFM’s) in analyzing accounts and responding to information requests from outside the department
- Maintain working relationships with directors and other staff and interact with a professional attitude
- Complete assignment of ad hoc projects in addition to normal monthly duties
- Attend meetings as required
- Work independently and continually improve processes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
