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Accountant - Pennsylvania Hospital
Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Summary:
- Accountant position will involve responsibilities for basic accounting functions related to monthly financial close, audits, and budgeting. This position will support departmental staff in all areas of reporting including revenue, expense, and statistical. Consistently adhere to departmental standards for professional office environment. Constantly be aware of and adhere to UPHS employment policies and procedures. This role is expected to: Work well with supervisor in maintaining day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department;Promote team playing within work group; Interact in a professional manner with Administrators and their staff to ensureproper accounting and the proper reporting of financial data. Provides assistance as necessary with special projects, operating budget, and financial audit; Provides financial support to Controller and Managers as required.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate mnthly financial analyses fr perating departments and ther assigned areas. Including preparatin f supprting schedules and flux analyses.Respnsible fr the initial review f all accrued expenses n a mnthly basis as well as crdinating the cllectin f detailed explanatins and supprting dcumentatin.Prvide accurate explanatins and investigate variances between actual and budget.Fllw-up with financial managers in assigned departments.Cmplete mnthly accunt recnciliatin fr assigned departments and/r balance sheet accunts.Manage all facets f PAH Special Purpse fund in accrdance with UPHS plicies and GAAP.Assists in determining current year prjectins in preparatin fr the annual perating budget, as well as, validating budget data as it is submitted. Serves as direct cntact fr perating departments while they prepare their annual budgets.Assist with year-end financial audit, as needed.
Credentials:
- Certified Public Accountant preferred.
Education or Equivalent Experience:
- Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required).
- 0-1 years General accounting experience.
- Master's Degree in Business Administration or Finance preferred.
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