Sr. Accounting and Reporting Analyst - FT (Hybird)

At Houston Methodist, the Senior (Sr.) Accountng and Reporting Analyst position is responsible for identifying and compiling information to effectively report costs and seek maximum reimbursement from various government programs. The Sr. Accounting and Reporting Analyst utilizes strong data analytic skills to identify issues and researches for solutions to complex issues, such as government program rules. Ensures compliance with regulations. Prepares federal and state tax returns and ensures timely payment of taxes due. Interfaces across the organization with various system departments as well as government and business partner auditors. Reports financial information for various state and census surveys. Assists in annual operating budgets and maintains monthly budget information. Responsible for monthly closing duties which include journal entry preparation and account analysis. Independently manages projects as assigned. Serves as a mentor to more junior team members and supports training and onboarding of new staff.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• N/A

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• CPA - Certified Public Accountant - State Licensure

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Expert knowledge of Medicare reimbursement, tax and/or FEMA rules preferred

• Strong knowledge of general software applications

• Strong accuracy, attention to detail and time management skills

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with all levels of the organization

• Ability to learn new concepts/rules/regulations

• Ability to make independent decisions and problem solve as appropriate

• Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment

• Strong data analytic skills and ability to assess big data

• Ability to manage multiple competing projects effectively

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* Yes

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.