Accountant III

Community Health Systems Inc

Carlsbad, NM

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Balance Sheet, Best Practices, Budgeting, Business Administration, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Cash Flow, Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Systems, Fixed Assets, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Income Statements, Internal Audit, Journal Entries, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Medical Billing, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Operational Audit, Patient Care, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Property Tax, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting Skills, Revenue Recognition, Sales Tax, Student Loans, Tax Regulations, Team Player, Trend Analysis, Variance Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Carlsbad, NM
POSTED
30+ days ago

As a Accountant III you'll join a team and be a part of a culture thats dedicated to providing top quality care to our patients.

Our full-time employees enjoy a robust benefits package which may include health insurance, 401(k), licensure/certification reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and student loan assistance for eligible roles.

## 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.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

## Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required or
  • Four (4) plus years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelors degree required
  • Masters 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

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for an employer.

About the Company

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Community Health Systems Inc

Community Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) 330 HRSA Grantee with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status. Established from the roots of Inland Empire Community Health Center in Bloomington, CHSI has grown with community health centers in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. These centers have been developed in accordance with standards established for safety net providers by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC).

As such, services are offered to the neediest in each community - the un-insured and under-insured, the working poor, those with limited ability to pay, the homeless, and the indigent. Services are provided at discounted (sliding fee scale) rates for those who qualify based on gross annual income and family size.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1985
WEBSITE
http://www.chs.net/