Job Description

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

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Position: Senior Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for key functions of the daily operation of the Accounting Department to include, but not be limited to, Fixed Assets, Month End Close, Budget processes, Account Reconciliations, data collection and reporting.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for timely completion of Depository, Payroll, A/P, and Credit card bank reconciliations on a monthly basis including escheat reporting for appropriate accounts according to UHS guidelines.
• Timely and accurate preparation of month-end and year-end in accordance with UHS guidelines, including preparation and posting of journal entries as assigned, as well as preparation and review of assigned monthly close schedules.
• Develops reports and provides information to management to assist with managing and analyzing operations including but not limited to the use of the decision suppport system.
• Assists with prepartation of annual operating budgets in accordance with UHS policies and timelines.
• Preparation of annual capital budgets in accordance with UHS policies and timelines to include monthly capatial budget tracking to assist management with decisions throughout the year.
• Develop and maintain all aspects of the fixed asset system in accordance with UHS and AHA guidelines to include closing and posting entries to the General Ledger monthly.
• Reconcile and maintain General Ledger accounts on a monthly and annual basis in accordance with UHS guidelines.
• Prioritize work to meet time requirements and use independent judgement on completion of all job duties.
• Participates in specials projects and teams as needed.

Benefit Highlights:

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.  

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field.

• Four to six years in an accounting area, preferably in a health care setting.

• Spreadsheet experience required with strong skills preferred.

• Strong analytical experience preferred.

1. Ability to read and write in English
2. Ability to speak and hear, to allow discussions with employees and peers.
3. Ability to cope with and remain calm under stress.
4. Ability to respond to pages.
5. Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions.
6. Bending and lifting (5-10 lbs), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling.
7. Ability to understand and interpret finanacial data.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

1. Ability to read and write in English
2. Ability to speak and hear, to allow discussions with employees and peers.
3. Ability to cope with and remain calm under stress.
4. Ability to respond to pages.
5. Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions.
6. Bending and lifting (5-10 lbs), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling.
7. Ability to understand and interpret finanacial data.

Disclaimer

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.   We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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