Under direction, to perform professional level work involving the preparation and maintenance of accurate accounting records according to GAAP and System policies and procedures.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions)

1. Maintains an accounting of real estate and personal property related activities, including schedules of property locations, PIN numbers, and tax exemption status, and prepares and files the tax exemption forms related to the properties and the check requests for any real estate or personal property taxes due.


2. Prepares monthly journal entries related to the month and year end financial close, reviewing and analyzing the supporting documentation, preparing work papers and monthly journal entries related to the month end and year end financial close of the accounting records.


3. Prepares balance sheet account reconciliations, researching balance sheet account activity and preparing monthly balance sheet account reconciliations of assigned accounts, and prepares bank and investment account reconciliations.


4. Prepares daily cash balance reports, wire transfer forms and executes wires, maintains authorized signers documentation, and prepares letters of direction, and prepares, makes and records deposits as needed.


5. Prepares monthly accruals, analyzing data to determine accruals including preparing reports and work papers to support accrual entries, and prepares and posts monthly accruals as needed.


6. Gathers information for various surveys/applications, prepares monthly invoices for services rendered, and performs vendor maintenance, provides financial coaching assistance to various departments and staff as needed, and assists with providing data needed during budget process as needed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS(Minimum Requirements)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• CPA a plus.
• Knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft office products.
• Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization and with external parties in both verbal and written communication.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to analyze technical and financial data.
• Must be a self starter and have the desire to work in a team-oriented environment.

EDUCATION

• Bachelors Accounting Required
• 2 Accounting Required

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.

CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE
Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.

DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.