SR Accountant

Hours of Work :80 hours per pay periodDays Of Week :Monday - FridayWork Shift :Job Description :Hospital Senior AccountantJob Description:In this technical, fast-paced, and rewarding position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to manage the general accounting and budgeting functions for the assigned facility(s) to ensure that financial reporting needs are met and that financial statements present fairly, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the results of the hospitals’ operations.Your Job Requirements:Bachelor degree with major in accounting requiredCPA PreferredHospital accounting experience preferredWork Experience: 5 or more years of experienceMust be a team-oriented problem-solver.Accounting software experience (Workday preferred)Related budgeting experience requiredReport writer experience helpfulYour Primary Job Responsibilities:Performs the monthly close for assigned hospitals to assure completion of the monthly financial and statistical reports in a timely and accurate manner, including coordination with facilities’ administrative and operational teams and centralized finance team.Assists with the preparation of the annual operating budget for assigned facilities, including oversight of model tables used for revenue/volume budgets, assisting departments with their budget, and review of overall accuracy of budget and related spreads.Assist with preparation of annual audit schedules, year-end account reconciliations and interface with auditors.Assists with the routine ongoing analysis of balance sheet asset and liability accounts for various entities.Assists with facilities’ year-end count of physical inventory, extensions, and records necessary adjustments and ensures the accuracy of records.Assists with communication with facility and corporate leadership on the status of the accounting operation and budgets as needed.Assists in providing facility’s administrative and operational teams with financial training and support.Other duties as assigned.Additional Job Duties:Category A: Employee with no patient care impact.FLSA: ExemptJob Purpose:To assist with the general accounting and budgeting functions for the assigned facility(s) to ensure that financial reporting needs are met and that financial statements present fairly, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and corporate policy, the results of the hospitals’ operations.Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.Education:BA/BS degree with major in accounting requiredLicenses and/or Certifications (Required and Preferred)CPA PreferredRelated Work Experience and Other Skills:Ability to work overtime as needed.Hospital accounting experience preferredMust be a team-oriented problem-solver.Must be able to analyze complex issues, identify relevant facts and communicate problematic resolution both verbally and in writing.Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and be able to interface with a multidiscipline management staff.Accounting software experience preferred (Workday preferred)PC Skills: advanced Excel experience, word processing, Power Point, etc.Related budgeting experience preferredTen key by touchWork Experience:5 or more years of experience preferredMethodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma 2026TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025Becker’s Hospital Review 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025Newsweek’s Americas Greatest Workplaces 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr Methodist-Health-System