Accountant IV

*Onsite Preferred and Hybrid 3 days a week in office*

SUMMARY:

The Senior Accountant will play a vital role on the practice and market finance teams, ensuring that A/P, month end close, cash reconciliation, payroll and all other aspects of financials are tracked and reported in an accurate, dependable manner for operators, senior leadership, physicians, and external users. This role encompasses a spectrum of responsibilities, from delivering on general accounting and period-end close tasks to assisting in monthly operating reviews, variance analysis, revenue cycle analytics, accounts payable and supporting physician compensation.

The Accountant will report to the Practice Leader with dotted line reporting to the Market Controller and work closely with practice personnel and other colleagues within the UMP Texas Finance team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

As our Accountant, you will:

• Record all cash-related entries
• Process payables in a timely and accurate manner
• Facilitate the monthly close process by preparing and reviewing journal entries for accuracy and completeness of applicable income statement and balance sheet line items, ensuring each is supported by proper documentation
• Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance
• Review and analyze applicable balance sheet and income statement activities for accuracy and completeness
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain subledger schedules, ensuring their accuracy and readiness for detail analysis
• Perform reviews at various levels – from individual lines to whole financial statements – to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting
• Assist in collaborating with practice personnel and accounts payable to achieve greater consistency in recordkeeping and financial reporting across the supported practices
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of processes and procedures, ensuring clarity and consistency in all lines of work
• Strictly uphold established internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Raise issues with potential solutions if discrepancies are encountered
• Assist Market Controller with audit deliverables and deadlines
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Holds a BS/BA degree in Accounting, with a CPA or interest in obtaining a CPA being a plus.
• Brings 3+ years of accounting experience to the table, including 1+ years in the healthcare sector and exposure to complex accounting structures with multiple entities and complex allocations. (Required)
• Embodies a collaborative spirit, open-mindedness, and a team-oriented approach.
• Upholds the highest standards of integrity and maintains confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Demonstrates at least moderate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, xlookups, nested formulas), with a knack for learning new Excel skills independently.
• Is familiar with accounting systems such as Sage, QuickBooks, and SAP. Knowledge of NetSuite is required.
• Excels under pressure and consistently meets deadlines.
• Is eager to fully understand and take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Exhibits meticulous attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Communicates effectively, both in writing and verbally.
• Actively listens and contributes ideas, suggestions, and questions.
• Is committed to continuous self-improvement.