Grants - Staff Accountant
Houston, Texas
Employer: Harris Health System
Industry: Grant Accounting
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
About Us
Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.
Job Profile
Job Summary
The Grant Staff Accountant is responsible for full-cycle accounting functions related to assigned areas in order to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and regulations and restrictions governing all grants and restricted donations (Grantor Requirements). The position is responsible for analyzing financial data and working closely with key stakeholders to determine proper accounting treatment in accordance with GAAP and Grantor Requirements from pre-award through post-award. The Grant Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting with recurring accounting activities including but not limited to: grant/general ledger close-out, account analysis and reconciliations, sub-system reconciliations, and financial requirements per the Grantor Requirements. The Grant Staff Accountant will also identify and recommend changes in accounting systems and procedures where applicable. This position works independently but will receive guidance and strategic direction from the Grant Accounting team.
Minimum Qualifications
Degrees/Work Experience/School Education:
a) Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
Licenses & Certifications:
a) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA eligible
Work Experience:
a) One (1) Year Work Experience: Accounting experience; Healthcare and/or grant experience preferred
Communication Skills:
a) Above average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact): Strong communication skills to work with all levels within the organization
b) Writing/Reports
Proficiencies:
a) MS Word
b) Personal Computer
c) MS Excel: (i.e pivot tables, v-look-ups, etc)
d) MS PowerPoint
Job Attributes
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
a) Analytical Abilities
b) Mathematics
c) Other Knowledge Skills or Abilities:
- Demonstrates a beginning knowledge of financial statements and relationships, GAAP, and grant accounting practices and procedures
- Ability to analyze and evaluate data and draw meaningful conclusions
- Possesses excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage time and adhere to deadlines
- Self-starter with the ability to effectively follow difficult issues to resolution
- Ability to accomplish goals
- Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism
- Exhibits a desire to learn
d) Statistical Knowledge and Abilities
Work Schedule:
a) Hybrid Telecommuter
Other Special Requirements: PeopleSoft experience preferred
Benefits and EEOC
Harris Health System's benefits program is designed to provide you with more flexibility and choices in meeting your specific needs. Harris Health System's benefits program allows you to protect your income in case of illness, death and disability, and to help you save for retirement.
It is the policy of Harris Health System to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment regardless of political affiliation, race, color, national origin, age, sex, religious creed or disability. Applicants may request any reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application process.
Job Category
Clerical and Administrative Support
Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.
Job Profile
Job Summary
The Grant Staff Accountant is responsible for full-cycle accounting functions related to assigned areas in order to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and regulations and restrictions governing all grants and restricted donations (Grantor Requirements). The position is responsible for analyzing financial data and working closely with key stakeholders to determine proper accounting treatment in accordance with GAAP and Grantor Requirements from pre-award through post-award. The Grant Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting with recurring accounting activities including but not limited to: grant/general ledger close-out, account analysis and reconciliations, sub-system reconciliations, and financial requirements per the Grantor Requirements. The Grant Staff Accountant will also identify and recommend changes in accounting systems and procedures where applicable. This position works independently but will receive guidance and strategic direction from the Grant Accounting team.
Minimum Qualifications
Degrees/Work Experience/School Education:
a) Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
Licenses & Certifications:
a) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA eligible
Work Experience:
a) One (1) Year Work Experience: Accounting experience; Healthcare and/or grant experience preferred
Communication Skills:
a) Above average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact): Strong communication skills to work with all levels within the organization
b) Writing/Reports
Proficiencies:
a) MS Word
b) Personal Computer
c) MS Excel: (i.e pivot tables, v-look-ups, etc)
d) MS PowerPoint
Job Attributes
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
a) Analytical Abilities
b) Mathematics
c) Other Knowledge Skills or Abilities:
- Demonstrates a beginning knowledge of financial statements and relationships, GAAP, and grant accounting practices and procedures
- Ability to analyze and evaluate data and draw meaningful conclusions
- Possesses excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage time and adhere to deadlines
- Self-starter with the ability to effectively follow difficult issues to resolution
- Ability to accomplish goals
- Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism
- Exhibits a desire to learn
d) Statistical Knowledge and Abilities
Work Schedule:
a) Hybrid Telecommuter
Other Special Requirements: PeopleSoft experience preferred
Benefits and EEOC
Harris Health System's benefits program is designed to provide you with more flexibility and choices in meeting your specific needs. Harris Health System's benefits program allows you to protect your income in case of illness, death and disability, and to help you save for retirement.
It is the policy of Harris Health System to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment regardless of political affiliation, race, color, national origin, age, sex, religious creed or disability. Applicants may request any reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application process.
Job Category
Clerical and Administrative Support
Created: 2024-09-01
Reference: 171586
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Houston
ZIP: 77069
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