Accountant,Staff

Location:

Rosedale Office Building

Department:

Administration

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

The CCPN Staff Accountant assists the Director of Finance, Finance Accounting Manager and Vice President of Finance in all functions related to financial operations of CCPN. Primarily responsible for the monthly accounting for transactions, journal entries, financial statement, comparative reports, monthly account reconciliations, close process, and supporting schedules. Should be able to work independently and is expected to improve processes continually. Accuracy and timeliness are key attributes. Supports Finance Accounting Manager in analyzing accounts and responding to information requests from outside the department and maintaining working relationships with directors and other staff. Must interact with a professional attitude and appearance with all levels within the system. Responsible to Director of Finance and Accounting Manager for accuracy and completeness of work product. Assists with preparation of work papers for the independent auditors and other functions related to financial reporting at the system level. Maintains subsidiary ledgers, such as real estate operating expenses; prepares detailed and complete monthly reconciliations. Keeping abreast of current standards related to GAAP and accounting principles. Expected to grow within position and assume additional responsibilities as experience gained. Attends meetings as required. Assignments of ad hoc projects in addition to the normal monthly duties. Must be highly motivated and organized to meet all deadlines. The Staff Accountant, assists in all functions related to financial operations of assigned department and any related entities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or similar plus 1 year experience is required or equivalent work experience is required (Minimum of 5 years accounting experience).

• Advanced computer spreadsheet proficiency including graphing and complex formulas often linking multiple worksheets (very high level of usage), general software literacy, trending, and "what if" skills required.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Good presentation skills.

About Cook Children’s:

Our not-for-profit organization is comprised of a flagship medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, a new medical center in Prosper, Texas, a physician network, home health company, surgery centers, health plan, health services, and health foundation. With more than 60 primary, specialty and urgent care locations throughout Texas, families can access our top-ranked specialty programs and network of services to meet the unique needs of their child. Cook Children's is honored to continually receive recognition for our outstanding efforts and outcomes in pediatric health care.

At Cook Children's, we're more than a health care system––we're your friends, neighbors and even family members. And we're parents too, so we can see the world through your eyes. We see what you're going through––and how we can help you and your child get the best care and support possible.
 

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.