Location: 3 days a week onsite in Houston, TX

Duration: Through the end of the year with likely extension

Overview:

Our healthcare client's Financial Group is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Financial Analyst/Accountant to support critical state and federal government reporting projects/initiatives. This role is not general ledger-focused but centers on project-based financial analysis and compliance reporting. You will be joining a growing department with evolving regulatory needs and contributing to high-stakes projects that directly impact reimbursements and compliance with federal/state mandates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze state and federal reports, ensuring 100% accuracy and timely submissions.
• Manage government-mandated cost reports, including researching updates to regulations and assessing reimbursement implications.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., hospital finance coordinators) to gather necessary documentation and validate data accuracy.
• Independently manage and execute short- and long-term projects (15–60 days in duration) related to government compliance.
• Maintain and enhance current workbooks and reporting processes; analyze year-over-year data and identify discrepancies.
• Apply strong Excel skills to manage large data sets (200–300+ rows); use formulas, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, etc.
• Conduct policy research to identify changes in federal/state requirements and apply those changes to existing reporting models.
• Support at least four hospitals concurrently with their compliance reporting needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
• 5+ years of professional experience in financial analysis, accounting, or similar roles.
• Experience with government reporting (state and/or federal), tax documents (1040 statements), and cost reporting.
• Strong analytical mindset with an ability to work independently and pick up new systems and processes quickly.
• Advanced Excel skills required (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data mapping).
• Exposure to SQL a plus but not required.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to coordinate effectively across departments.
• Project management experience is a strong plus.

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Extremely detail-oriented and precise – understands the importance of flawless reporting.
• Able to handle high volumes of paperwork without losing track of quality.
• Confident and professional when dealing with state or federal representatives.
• Learns quickly and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Comfortable working independently, following templates/processes, and taking ownership of deliverables.