Accounting Analyst Accounting

Accounting Analyst Accounting/Full-Time at Christus Health summary:

The Accounting Analyst supports business planning by analyzing financial data, improving system processes, and collaborating with finance and supply chain teams. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and educating end-users on system operations. A strong background in accounting principles, hospital systems, and problem-solving is required for this full-time position under the Controller's supervision.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Controller, supports department related business planning requirements including, but not limited to, budgeting, scheduling, design, implementation, automation/streamline processes and workload planning. Responsible for analyzing financial data to support Accounting, this includes analytics, financial reporting, and system processes. Works with Finance, Supply Chain and Information Systems to ensure ongoing system integrity and work plans to correct identified system deficiencies.

Provides education to end-users in finance and related departments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Healthcare related field.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: SQL Certification, preferred

SKILLS:

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Creative analysis and problem solving skills
• Must be able to work independently and follow established procedures, as well as designing, implementing, and documenting enhancements
• Understanding of Program Management concepts, cost accounting principles, feasibility analysis, pro forma preparation, and forecasting
• Knowledge of hospital systems (billing, general ledger, payroll, admitting, medical records, clinical operations, and other subsidiary systems)
• Must have strong computer background

EXPERIENCE: 5 years related experience required. Related work experience may substitute for required education.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to:
Controller

ENVIRONMENT:

- Bloodborne pathogen A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is conducted in an office environment with many deadlines.

Keywords:

accounting analyst, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, hospital systems, cost accounting, process automation, financial analysis, program management, SQL certification