Job Information
Community Health Systems Accountant III in CARLSBAD, New Mexico
Job Summary
The Accountant III performs advanced accounting functions, including complex journal entries, financial analysis, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and preparing financial statements. The Accountant III works closely with senior leadership, auditors, and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, improve internal controls, and optimize financial processes.
Essential Functions
Prepares and records complex journal entries, including revenue recognition, intercompany transactions, deferred revenue, capital expenditures, lease accounting, and accruals.
Conducts detailed account reconciliations for cash, investments, fixed assets, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other balance sheet accounts.
Assists in the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Performs financial analysis and variance reporting, identifying trends and providing recommendations for process improvements.
Develops and maintains internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
Supports budgeting and forecasting activities by compiling and analyzing financial data, assisting in variance analysis, and providing financial insights to leadership.
Works closely with auditors by preparing financial documentation, schedules, and reconciliations for internal and external audits.
Ensures compliance with tax regulations, including sales tax, property tax, and other financial reporting requirements.
Collaborates with finance, operations, and leadership teams to optimize financial processes, improve efficiencies, and enhance reporting capabilities.
Provides mentorship and guidance to junior accountants, ensuring knowledge-sharing and best practices across the department.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
Master's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field preferred
5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting, reconciliations, and financial analysis required
Experience in healthcare accounting, financial operations, or audit within a facility-based or corporate setting preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) and financial reporting standards.
Proficiency in financial analysis, reconciliations, budgeting, and forecasting.
Expertise in financial systems, accounting software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and provide strategic recommendations.
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with leadership, auditors, and cross-functional teams.
Ability to lead projects, improve financial processes, and contribute to organizational decision-making.
Licenses and Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required or
Certified Management Accountant (CMA) required
Equal Employment Opportunity
This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.