StarCare Specialty Health System (StarCare) is seeking a full time Director of Accounting to join its outstanding Senior Management Team and provide leadership for the Accounting Department.  For this role, we are looking for a senior-level financial professional who will be responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting and compliance. 

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the daily operations of the accounting department, including accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, trust fund, and grant reporting. 
• Oversees and/or prepares monthly and annual operating statements, financial statements, and reports. 
• Conducts the continuous reviews and analyses necessary in controlling the expenditure of funds and in developing stable expenditure patterns. 
• Analyzes and recommends improvements, adaptations, or revisions to the accounting system and accompanying procedures. 
• Audits general journal entries. 
• Coordinates data compilation for various financial audits with external agencies. 
• Develops, coordinates, and produces complex reports for monitoring and reporting agency financial information. 
• Assists in preparation of the annual operating budgets and reviews expenditures to ensure that budget limits are not exceeded.  
• Oversees the development and use of internal audit and control procedures to determine compliance with agency policies, plans, and procedures, and state and federal statutes. 
• Lead and mentor accounting staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. 
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.

Schedule: This is a full-time/exempt position scheduled Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm, with flexibility to meet the needs of the department.

Benefit Package:  StarCare offers an expansive benefit package including, but not limited to: Company-paid medical coverage, fully funded employer contribution to HSA, company-paid life insurance, company paid hospital indemnity plan, retirement plan with up to 12% employer match, front loaded paid time off (PTO), thirteen (13) paid holidays, sabbatical leave, longevity augmentations, and employee referral augmentations.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in accounting required.
• 7+ years of extensive experience in accounting, with a proven track record in a leadership role. 
• Experience with governmental accounting is preferred. 

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial administration, and budget control.
• Skill in the use of office equipment, computers, and associated software applications.
• Ability to direct accounting programs, to budget funds, to set up accounting systems, to interpret laws and regulations, to apply accounting theory, to communicate effectively, and to supervise the work of others.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities to work effectively with teams and executives.

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass a pre-hire drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must have a Texas driver's license, liability auto insurance, and be insurable under the Agency's insurance.