Staff Accountant 3

Hours of Work :

40 hours per weekDays Of Week :

Monday thru FridayWork Shift :

Job Description :

Job Description Summary:

In this technical, fast-paced, and rewarding position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to assist with the general accounting and budgeting functions for the assigned facility(s) to ensure that financial reporting needs are met and that financial statements present fairly, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the results of the hospitals’ operations.

This role is responsible for performing general accounting and budgeting functions assigned by Director of Accounting for the assigned hospital. To ensure that financial reporting needs assigned by the Director of Accounting are met and that financial statements present fairly, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and corporate policy, the results of operations. To analyze, account for and support all finance related activities for assigned hospital(s) while also supporting the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with major in accounting

• Hospital/Healthcare accounting experience preferred

• Related work experience: 5+ years

• Must be a team-oriented problem-solver.

• Accounting software experience (Workday preferred)

• Budget software experience (Strata preferred)

• Advanced Excel experience preferred (pivot tables)

• Ability to work overtime as needed

• Must be detail-oriented and flexible in prioritizing workload

• Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and be able to interface with a multidiscipline management staff

• Must have experience working with all levels of management

• Must be able to work independently and be able to analyze complex accounting issues, identify relevant facts and communicate problematic resolution both verbally and in writing.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares standard and accrual journal entries for month end close for assigned hospital(s) to ensure completion of the monthly financial and statistical reports in a timely and accurate manner.

• Prepares and assists with month end variance analysis process including coordination with facilities’ administrative, operational and centralized finance teams.

• Assists with the preparation of the annual operating budget for assigned facilities, including assisting department leaders with their budgets and assists in review of overall accuracy of budget and related spreads.

• Assists with preparation of account reconciliations and analysis of balance sheet balance sheet asset and liability accounts for assigned campus(s).

• Assist with preparation of annual audit schedules, and year-end account reconciliations

• Assists with facilities’ year-end count of physical inventory, reviews departmental inventory spreadsheets and extensions, prepares inventory summaries, records the necessary inventory adjustments and ensures the accuracy of inventory records.

• Assists in communication with facility and corporate leadership on the status of the accounting operation and budgets as needed.

• Assists in providing facility’s administrative and operational leaders with financial training and support.

• Other duties as assigned.

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027

• Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026

• Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma 2026

• TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026

• Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026

• Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025

• Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025

• Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025

• Becker’s Hospital Review 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025

• Newsweek’s Americas Greatest Workplaces 2025