Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Cook Children’s Health Care System

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Cook Children’s Health Care System, located in Fort Worth, TX. Cook Children’s is a comprehensive healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children. This Staff Accountant position is crucial for maintaining the financial health and operational integrity of the organization, providing essential support across various financial functions. The role directly contributes to the system’s ability to allocate resources effectively and serve its mission of caring for children.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Fort Worth, TX

• Team: Finance
• Mission: This person assists in all functions related to the financial operations of assigned departments and any related entities.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Operations: Assist in the comprehensive management of financial data and transactions for designated departments and entities within the health care system.
• Process Support: Support the execution of various financial processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established accounting principles and organizational guidelines.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with finance team members and departmental leadership to facilitate smooth financial operations and accurate reporting.
• Analysis: Contribute to the analysis and interpretation of financial information to inform decision-making within assigned areas.
• Integrity: Participate in activities that uphold the financial integrity and operational efficiency across the organization.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a similar field.
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of professional experience is required, or equivalent work experience which would mean a minimum of 5 years of dedicated accounting experience.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency with computer spreadsheets, including the ability to create graphs, use complex formulas, link multiple worksheets, and perform trending and “what if” analysis. Additionally, general software literacy, excellent interpersonal communication skills, and good presentation skills are required for this role.