Cash Accounting Manager

Hours of Work :

40

Days Of Week :

5

Work Shift :

Job Description :

Job Summary

To manage, analyze and account for all Methodist Health System's Banking/Cash and Customer (non-patient) A/R related activities while also supporting the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.  To ensure that financial reporting needs assigned by the AVP MHS Accounting are met and that financial statements present fairly, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and corporate policy, the results of operations.  .

               

Education

• Bachelor's degree with major in accounting.

Job Roles

• Prepare and manage completion of all system bank reconciliations and collaborate with other finance team members to assist with timely clean-up of bank account reconciling items

• Prepare and manage all Banking / Cash and Customer A/R related balance sheet reconciliations, collaborate with Finance/CBO staff to assist with reconciliation issues and identify and communicate at risk findings

• Prepare and approve all journal entries posted by Cash / Customer A/R accountant(s)

• Oversee and supervise Cash / Customer AR staff including hiring, training and assigning tasks

• Manage all Banking / Cash and Customer A/R accounting related problems and questions originating both from within MHS and from outside sources including management/audit of cash handling process for various MHS cash drawers

• Collaborate with Treasury department and with bank(s) to resolve any issues that arise

• Renew and review contracts related to Cash and Customer A/R

• Provide documentation for and sign off on Cash / Customer A/R portion of quarterly financial statements

• Manage timely Customer A/R invoicing / collections and resolve missed payments

• Monitor Customer A/R accounts and aging reports to identify problem accounts

• Initiate effort to continuously improve efficient processing of Cash / Customer A/R functions in collaboration with other MHS departments and establish Cash / Customer A/R procedures

• Provide various ad hoc reports as needed

• Perform special projects as assigned.

• Assist with the year-end audit

Related Work Experience and Other Skills

• Ability to work overtime as needed.

• Computer literacy required (advanced Excel or similar spreadsheet capabilities).

• Must be a team-oriented problem-solver

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

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

• Must have the aptitude to learn new computer system skills

• PC based accounting experience preferred (Workday preferred)

• Related budgeting experience preferred.

• Previous management experience preferred

• Hospital accounting experience preferred

• Work Experience: 5 or more years related work experience

• Ten key by touch

• CPA Preferred

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:

• Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023