Accountant - Financial Reporting

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system is looking for a full-time Accountant for Financial Reporting. The role requires responsibilities such as journal entry preparation, general ledger reconciliation, and sales tax preparation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and some accounting experience, ideally in the healthcare field.

Qualifications

• 1 or more years of general accounting experience.
• 1 or more years of general ledger experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare assigned journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Assist with monthly variance analysis and month-end close process.
• Prepare sales tax returns and perform basic tax research.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal relationships

Technical skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Title

Accountant - Financial Reporting Remote Position Summary / Career Interest:Under the direction and supervision of the department management, the Accountant has these major responsibilities: prepare assigned journal entries, reconcile assigned general ledger accounts and assist with the month end process, assist with monthly variance analysis, and prepare sales tax returns and basic tax research. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills.
• Manages his/her organizational responsibilities in a way that supports the achievement of unit/team goals. Skillfully administers, directs, and allocates all organizational resources.
• Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to develop a unit/team-wide spirit and intra-team and inter-team cooperation.
• Stays focused on all key stakeholders and supports the unit/team ability to deliver on all valid stakeholder expectations.
• Prepare assigned journal entries.
• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts with supporting schedules.
• Assist with the Month End close process.
• Assist with monthly Variance Analysis.
• Prepare sales tax returns for various entities
• Prepare basic tax research as needed.
• Record and maintain records for subsidiary entities.
• Record and maintain records for external investments.
• Assist with preparation of Monthly Board Meeting information as assigned.
• Cross train for duties assigned to the other positions in the Finance Department to fill in as needed.
• Prepares other financial schedules, perform data analyses, coordinate report distribution and does miscellaneous projects as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
• 1 or more years of general accounting experience.
• 1 or more years of general ledger experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
• 3 or more years of experience in the healthcare environment.
• 3 or more years of experience in Public Accounting

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - State Board of Accountancy

Knowledge Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Advance knowledge and experience with spreadsheets.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of accounting rules and procedures including GAAP.

Time Type:Full time Job Requisition ID:R-43905 We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information. Need help finding the right job?

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