Accounting Specialist
Hours of Work : 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime
Days Of Week : M-F, typically 8am to 5PM, flexible and hybrid
Work Shift : Job Description :
- Prepares Capital / FA and Lease related journal entries, account reconciliations and reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and corporate policy. Analyzes and accounts for MHS Capital / FA related activities while also supporting the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System
Education :
Bachelor's degree with at least 12 hours of accounting or related work experienceRelated Work Experience and Other Skills :
Ability to type 50+ words per minuteAbility to work overtime as neededMust be team oriented and skilled problem solverPPE / Capital and Lease Accounting experience requiredComputer literacy required (Advanced Excel and Word Processing)Must be detail oriented with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and be able to work with a multidiscipline management staff.Must be able to analyze complex issues, identify relevant facts and communicate problematic resolution both verbally and in writingFlexible and adaptable to work schedule and any changes that might occurHospital accounting experience preferredWorkday, Lease Accelerator and / or Strata experience preferredWork Experience : 4+ years related experienceJob Roles :
Prepare and upload Capital / FA and Lease related journal entriesAudit Capital Expense Requests to ensure they meet capitalization requirements.Enter and account for approved Capital projects in Workday accounting systemAbility to read contracts; equipment and real estate lease agreements and input and maintain lease contracts and agreements in lease database (Lease Accelerator).Issue Capital / FA and Lease related monthly and quarterly reportingRecords additions, retirements, and transfers of assets and maintains asset database (Workday).Records and appropriately accrues monthly depreciation expenseAssist with and support team with Capital / PPE and Lease budgetingPerforms general ledger account reconciliations related to Capital / FA and LeasesProvide backup assistance during staff absences.Assist with training department staff.Year-end duties including prepare assigned audit schedules; assist auditors with questions / requests; prepare assigned reconciliations and schedules; participate in test counts of inventory 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. 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 :
TIME magazine Best Companies for Future Leaders, 2025Great Place to Work Certified, 2025Glassdoor Best Places to Work, 2025PressGaney HX Pinnacle of Excellence Award, 2024PressGaney HX Guardian of Excellence Award, 2024PressGaney HX Health System of the Year, 2024