Houston Methodist

ACM Accountant

Posted on: 9 Jul 2021

Houston, TX

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the  Finance Manager, the accountant will manage and reconcile  bank accounts on a daily basis to each subsidiary system. This includes looking at bank / EFT deposits and reconciling to what is posted in each subsidiary system. Weekly / Monthly reports will be given to % of deposit batches and % of cash that has been reconciled in each bank account.
 
The Accountant will also be responsible for various monthly closing duties, which include journal entry preparation, account analysis, financial statement preparation, budget preparation, executive management report preparation and distribution. The Accountant will manage physician bonus payouts (accruals and payouts), the physician contract database and various projects on a monthly basis
 

Requirements:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reconcile Bank Accounts to subsidiary systems
Maintain Physician Contract Database
Prepare journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
Maintain assigned general ledger accounts through monthly reconciliation
Assist department with explanation of monthly actual operating results
Assist with annual departmental and administrative operating budgets
Demonstrates ICARE Values
Follows all safety rules on the job
Demonstrates Service Pride Standards
Performs other duties as assigned
Follows all safety rules on the job
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree with a major in Accounting or Finance required.
 
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Two or more years accounting experience directly related to accounting or finance.
 
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
Professional certification preferred (i.e.; CPA, CIA, etc.)
 SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Must have a working knowledge of general software applications. Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (i.e., word, excel, access, etc). Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.

 

Houston Methodist

Houston, TX

Houston Methodist comprises a leading academic medical center in the Texas Medical Center and six community hospitals serving the Greater Houston area. Each hospital is staffed by committed personnel who exemplify our I CARE values: integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence. Patient safety, quality and service are our highest priorities.

Houston Methodist Hospital, the system's flagship, is consistently listed among U.S. News & World Report's best hospitals, and we extend that same level of quality care across the system. Other available centers include Houston Methodist Emergency Care Centers, the Houston Methodist Imaging Center, the Houston Methodist Breast Care Center and the Houston Methodist Outpatient Center.     

Houston Methodist Research Institute is home to some of the world’s brightest physician-scientists, working in a collaborative environment on more than 800 clinical trials. The goal of the research institute is to quickly translate what is discovered in the lab into treatments for patients. The research institute is making great strides, bringing us even closer to medical breakthroughs in cardiovascular disease, cancer, infectious disease, neurosciences, diabetes and more.

At Houston Methodist, caring for our community means more than providing quality health care at our seven hospitals — it means supporting individuals and organizations that touch the lives of those who make up our community. Based on our I CARE values, our programs provide financial and medical assistance to more than 150,000 patients every year. In addition, this support also helps foster confidence, peace of mind and compassion to those individuals who are rebuilding their lives.