Cost Accounting Specialist

Job Title & Specialty Area: Cost Accounting Specialist Department: Planning Design & Construction Location: Dallas, TX Job Type: Remote (Must be willing to come onsite one to two times a week) Why Children’s Health? At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all. Summary: Member of the Planning, Design and Construction team at Children's Medical Center. Serves as main contact for all project controls related processes. Main responsibilities include the proactive maintenance of the department's project management software (Projecto) and the reconciliation of project data with the health system's financial system Infor. Responsibilities: • Proactively maintain the project management software Projecto and ensure project information reconciles with the health system financial system of record, Lawson. • Process new requisitions for both PO's and Service Agreements in accordance with prescribed workflow processes through both Projecto and Lawson. • Ensure accurate and prompt payment of vendor invoices, by working with Project Managers, Vendors, Accounts Payable and routing invoices in accordance with current signature authority approval matrix. • Ensure all required documentation is attached in the project management software Projecto. Includes quotes, invoices, change orders, contracts, etc. • Maintain accurate and current vendor information in Projecto. • As required, assist Leadership with duties. • Other duties as assigned. WORK EXPERIENCE • At least 2 years job related experience in Accounting and Data Entry Required • Knowledge of Infor system Preferred • MS Office Products (Word, Excel) Required EDUCATION • High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training beyond high school Required • Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience Preferred A Place Where You Belong We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute. Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You: • Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years. • 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure • Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks) • Caregiver Leave • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job