Summary

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking an Accountant who will perform intermediate accounting duties for a department or section, including, entering journal transactions, accounts reconciliation, and month-end processes.  The Accountant will ensure that all transactions are made in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and federal, state, and BCM guidelines.

Job Duties

• Prepares monthly journal entries for assigned accounts and ensures that all account activity is recorded accurately and timely.
• Performs analysis of general ledger reconciliations and accrual entries.
• Reviews entries, verifies amounts and compares balances, and interpret trends or deviations from expected results.
• Reviews expenses and revenues incurred/received to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP.)
• Maintains complete and accurate files, including supporting documentation, for all reports, journal entries and analysis.
• Responsible for updating and maintaining financial records.
• Ensures vendor invoices are paid according to College policy and clears blocked invoices.
• Ensures that all transactions are made in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and federal, state, and Baylor College of Medicine guidelines.
• Assists with budget preparation and monitoring.
• Completes regulatory reporting.
• Complete audit requests from both internal & external auditors.
• May participate in pre- and post-award grant financial management activities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare finance/accounting.