Houston Methodist · 12 hours ago
Sr Accountant
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expHouston Methodist is a leading healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Senior Accountant to manage various monthly closing duties and financial reporting. The role includes preparing journal entries, analyzing financial data, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Independently performing various monthly closing duties which include journal entry preparation, cash transaction analysis, account analysis, financial statement preparation, budget preparation, executive management report and distribution and preparation of statutory required reports for assigned Houston Methodist entity
Prepares key operating indicator scorecards for review
Interfaces across the organization with various system departments as well as external business partners auditors and interfaces with government agencies
Performs research into complex issues and responds to information requests from external auditors
Establishes new awards in the accounting system and coordinates the set-up of departments and budgets and works with department staff to ensure proper allocation of costs to new awards as assigned
Serves as a mentor to more junior team members and assists with training and onboarding of new staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field
Three years experience in accounting, healthcare environment preferred
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
Strong knowledge of general software applications
Advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
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
Expert knowledge in certain accounting area, as assigned
Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines
Outstanding teamwork skills
Preferred
Professional Accounting Certification
CPA - Certified Public Accountant - State Licensure
CIA - Certified Internal Auditor (IIA)
Company
Houston Methodist
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brooke Graham
CEO Project Director
David P. Bernard
Chief Executive Officer & Senior Vice President
Recent News
2025-12-07
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