Requisition ID: 654681
Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Provides advanced financial support to Parkland for financial monitoring. Serves as a resource to Parkland management for financial analyses.
MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS
Education:
- Must have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred
Experience:
- Five years’ experience in fiscal management
- Prefer experience supporting operational departments
Equivalent Experience: –
- May have an equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of specific education and/or experience as stated above.
Certification/Registration/Licensure:
- None
Skills or Special Abilities:
- Must have advanced working knowledge of accounting.
- Must have advanced computer skills, including spreadsheet, database management and word processing software.
- Must have experience working with major financial applications software.
- Must have strong tact and diplomacy skills, and the ability to communicate with all levels of employees to include executive management and physicians.
- Must have good oral and written communication skills.
- Must have proven organizational and time management skills. Maturity, professionalism, and high level of discretion are required.
- Must have a strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude.
- May require advanced working knowledge of budget processes.
- Possess ability to train and/or mentor new employees to Finance department/function.
Responsibilities:
- Serves as a lead resource person and acts as a representative to division staff and management concerning fiscal and budgetary matters or development, review and revision of contractual agreements to ensure compliance with Parkland fiscal policies and directives
- Responsible for assuring the timely maintenance and distribution of all financial and statistical reports, account and cost center changes, Board contracts, calendars, listings, etc., to facilitate workflow and communication with division personnel.
- Performs advanced analysis and participates in complex special projects, such as responding to specific requests for ad hoc reports, to provide technical and accounting expertise.
- Assists in preparation of division’s annual capital and operating budgets. Monitors actual results as compared to budget on a monthly basis to ensure fiscal responsibility. Revises budgets, as necessary.
- Reviews variance reports and general ledger transactions of division cost centers. Analyzes the financial and statistical activities and performance of the division throughout the year to ensure fiscal accountability. Reports variances to finance leadership and division executives and staff as needed.
- Monitors and reconciles various expenditures such as capital equipment, material contractual arrangements, lease agreements, dues, memberships, and petty cash balances for the division. Facilitates processing and/or corrections, as necessary.
- Assists division management in all capital expenditure processes. Monitors the timing and appropriateness of capital spending and updates forecasts as necessary.
- Monitors accounts receivable and revenues (including grants) for the division and assures the timely and appropriate recording of all material amounts. Ensures that appropriate actions are taken to collect balances due, as necessary, so that Parkland cash collections are maximized.
- Completes monthly, quarterly and annual surveys when due. Acts as a liaison to coordinate obtaining accurate data for use in surveys, and assures consistency and accuracy in the information, to ensure timely and accurate reporting. Maintains organized documentation to support submissions.
- Serves as a lead resource person for Parkland management for design, development and preparation of financial analyses, as requested.
- Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer (internal as well as external) satisfaction. Make recommendations to supervisor, implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals and mission of Parkland.
- Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the Finance and Accounting areas. Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.
- Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements and trends in Finance and Accounting by attending seminars or workshops, reading professional journals and participating in professional organizations. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
- Responsible for the training and on-boarding of new department employees. Ensures training materials and/or documentation is kept current.
- Works closely with the financial planning system administrator to ensure reports are available for operator use. Enrolls and completes classes in the system for financial and budgeting reporting. May serve as a backup to the system administrator during periods of absence.
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