POSITION SUMMARY: Participates in general accounting and financial reporting services of the Region and its affiliates. Month End close and reconciliation. Assists with completion of all required work papers for annual audit. May assist is the preparation of tax and government reporting
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or four years of experience in accounting will substitute for degree.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: CPA and/or MBA preferred.
SKILLS:
Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Knowledge of electronic data processing systems
Proficiency in electronic spreadsheet (Excel) and word processing programs
Must have excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Proactive, articulate, effective and positive communications skills are required.
EXPERIENCE: At least four years accounting, including: Financial statement (along with financial indicators) preparation; GL Month End processes; account variance analysis, audit preparation; joint ventures, partnership and consolidation accounting; tax reporting experience; reimbursement exposure/experience helpful; experience in financial management of physician practices helpful. Five years experience in an acute health care setting preferred.
NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
-Responsible to: Accounting Manager and/or Controller
ENVIRONMENT:
- Bloodborne pathogen A
No contact with any body fluids. Office environment with many and conflicting deadlines. Must be able to maintain composure and manage multiple priorities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Extensive keyboard data entry using sound ergonomic principles. Requires knowledge of general safety standards.
CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.