14484 - Senior Accountant

Compensation:
There is assistance available for relocation.Acts as a lead and participates in the preparation of financial and operating reports, performs audits and ensures accurate and timely recording of accounting information within generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial restrictions. Performs complex, sensitive and specialized professional level administrative, organizational, systems, budgetary and related analysis for Hospital programs and activities

SELECTION PROCESS

Individuals interested in this position must submit a UMC application and be able to provide copies of all required licenses and certifications upon request.Materials must be complete to be evaluated. Failure to satisfactorily demonstrate that you fully meet the employment requirements will result in disqualification. Human Resources will screen applications for qualifications. Only the most qualified applicants will advance to the hiring interview.

Additional qualifications: Employment is contingent upon the results of the pre-employment drug screen and physical, completion of tuberculosis skin testing, criminal and Medicare/Medicaid background check, and the ability to be covered under UMC's automobile insurance policy. REQUIREMENTS
Travel Percentage: 0%

Education/Experience:
Equivalent to a Master’s Degree in accounting, finance or a closely related field and two (2) years of professional level experience in performing administrative, operational or similar analyses and studies.

Prefer: Licensed as a CPA.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:
None required. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of hospital accounting; generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); fund or governmental accounting principles; auditing theories and principles; financial analysis and projection theories and techniques; budgeting theories and principles; government auditing standards; federal, state and county laws and regulations related to the health care agency; basic data sampling and statistical analysis techniques; basic supervisory principles and practices; computer applications related to duties; project management and analytical techniques; department and hospital safety practice and procedures; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.

Skill in: Reconciling accounting records, reports and journals; preparing financial and/or auditor statements, schedules and reports; reviewing and verifying accuracy of data; analyzing complex financial information; maintaining accounting records for special accounts and projects; providing professional analytical and programmatic work; planning, directing and reviewing the work of others; carrying assigned project(s) through, from data gathering to completion; using initiative and independent judgement within general policy guidelines; use of computer software/applications related to duties; maintaining accurate records and files; preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials; contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, stamina to remain seated for extended periods of time, vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen, and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.