ACCOUNTANT I

JPS Health Network - Fort Worth, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Worth, TX

5,001-10,000 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Accountant I position at JPS Health Network is an entry-level role responsible for various accounting activities that support the flow and reporting of financial information within the organization. The role involves preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and assisting with audit schedules, all while maintaining effective communication with various departments to ensure timely financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares journal entries with adequate supporting documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Reconciles assigned balance sheet accounts in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring all reconciling items are researched and cleared properly within 60 days after reconciliation date.
• Responsible for reconciling credit cards for the entire Network, identifying problems, communicating with appropriate parties, and working towards solutions.
• Performs variance analysis on actual to budgeted revenue and expense.
• Prepares various audit schedules for internal and external auditors in preparation for the Annual Network Financial Audit.
• Participates in the General Accounting cross-training program.
• Participates in the annual inventory process.
• Prepares and maintains written procedures for assigned areas.
• Maintains good communication with various departments to facilitate accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial reports.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited University.
• 0-2 years related work experience.