Staff Accountant

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 338-bed acute care hospital with over 1,000 dedicated employees.

Citizens offers a generous benefit package that includes retirement plans upon hire, and an excellent medical plan with optional insurance plans to choose from.

If you are interested in pursuing a career with an award-winning hospital, welcome home.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, reconciliation, and supporting month-end close processes. This position ensures that accurate financial data is maintained and reported in a timely fashion. The role will also assist with budgeting, audits, and tax preparation.

• Assists with monthly financial closing duties and preparation of journal entries. (EF)
• Responsible for preparing or verifying account reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts by month end. (EF)
• Distributes monthly reports, makes corrections, and answers questions related to them. (EF)
• Prepares daily cash reconciliations and monthly reconciliations to bank accounts. (EF)
• Provides information for external reporting requirements (financial audit, cost report, etc.). (EF)
• Prepares 1099's by IRS guidelines and deadlines. (EF)
• Assists with budget preparation, computer conversions, and special projects as requested. (EF)
• Prepares financial statements for the Citizens Medical Foundation. (EF)
• Serves as backup to maintaining fixed assets and related depreciation expense.
• Serves as backup to other Accountants.

• Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.
• Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital's Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.
• Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital's Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.
• Performs within professional Scope of Practice at all times.

• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Required: Two years of detailed accounting functions

Preferred: Previous accounting work in a healthcare environment

Required: Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.); excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; may be required to work evenings and weekends to meet accounting deadlines

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees . Voted 'Best of the Best' hospital in Victoria for 14 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, currently renovating its 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter.

Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and da Vinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.

Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who display respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and who consistently uphold the organization's commitment to providing outstanding outcomes and an excellent experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• STD, LTD Disability
• Supplemental Life, AD&D
• Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Employer paid life insurance

• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Paid Time Off & Sick…