ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Accounts Payable – Provides oversight of the accounts payable process, including reviewing the matching, coding, and batching of invoices. Reconciles accounts payable; Reviews and approves biweekly accounts payable batches. Serves as a resource for resolving accounts payable issues. Manages positive pay files for accounts payable check verification.
2. Foundation Financials – Oversight of the completion of the monthly financials including but not limited to bank reconciliations, routine account reconciliation, general ledger entries, reconciliation w/ Foundation staff of pledges receivable, restricted funds schedules, and generation of the financial statements for CFO and Controller review. Prepares analysis document for CFO and Controller reference for board reports.
3. Statistical and Financial Analysis & Reporting – Prepares monthly statistical report. Prepares financial analysis as requested by the CFO or Controller.
4. Payroll - Cross trains with Payroll/HR Tech for ability to process payroll to provide continuity during absences. Ensures payroll liability accounts are reconciled quarterly and assists with creating journal entries needed to reconcile. Ensure accuracy of payroll records, tax withholding and employee benefit calculations
5. Fixed Assets – Prepares quarterly reconciliation for fixed assets and small equipment schedules. Maintains fixed asset module. Completes any journal entries required to reconcile.
6. Finance Department Functions – Assists the CFO or Controller with preparation of monthly work papers/reconciliations, annual financial audit work papers, Medicare cost report work papers, and budget work papers/schedules as requested. Assists the managers in determining departmental budgets. Posts and tracks all journal entries associated with accounts payable, payroll, accrued expenses, and reconciling of accounts. Handles the completion of ACH/Wires transfers. Investigates and troubleshoots accounting discrepancies.

In addition to the functions described above, this role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon Dallas County Hospital needs or requirements.

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required. Minimum of 3 years of experience in an accounting role, preferably within a healthcare environment. Good organizational and time management skills.

• Technical Skills:
Computer, Microsoft Office, detail oriented, excellent communications skills

• Other qualifications/certificate/license: none.

• PC Competencies:
Understands and has a knowledge of the Windows software environment. Has the ability to access, manipulate, organize and relay information in meaningful ways using email, advanced Excel skills, Word and PowerPoint.

• Behavioral Competencies:
Supports the Dallas County Hospital vision and mission. Maintains confidentiality of all work information.
Demonstrates an ability to function successfully independently and in a team environment. Exhibits courteous, compassionate and respectful treatment of internal and external customers. Displays a positive attitude and flexibility in changing situations. Participates in identifying problems and suggesting solutions. Understands and adheres to the Dallas
County Health System compliance policy.