Accountant - General Accounting

Stanford Medicine Children's Health; California (MO); On-site; USD 118,857,000 - 154,531,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is seeking a professional to perform general accounting functions, including posting entries, allocations and reconciliations, and to prepare financial and statistical reports. The role requires working with GAAP and supporting monthly closes with guidance.

A bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience are required. Must adhere to hospital policies, ensure regulatory reporting compliance, and contribute to a collaborative finance team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a work-related field from an accredited college or university.
• At least 1 year of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Ability to analyze complex data and communicate results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Prepare account reconciliations, cost reports, and financial statements.
• Prepare federal, state, and regulatory reports.
• Record journal entries and postings to the general ledger.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork and leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time. Job ID: LP_00024170-2193

JOB SUMMARY

Performs general accounting functions, such as completion of the general ledger, including posting entries, allocations and reconciliation, preparation of financial and statistical reports for internal and external reporting requirements. Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Receives moderate level of guidance and direction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

• Assists with monthly, quarterly and annual period close process, as assigned.
• Maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts as assigned.
• Maintains various ledgers, journals, registers and other financial records.
• Prepares account reconciliations, cost reports, billings, bank reconciliations and various other financial reports, as assigned.
• Prepares federal, state and other regulatory reports, ensuring compliance with established guidelines, as assigned.
• Prepares journal entries and supporting documentation for posting of approved financial transactions and/or journal entries into general ledger.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree in a work-related field/discipline from an accredited college or university.

Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.

KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to analyze and develop solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to apply judgment and informed decisions.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts in simple form to non-finance users to understand the appropriate use and limits of the information provided.
• Ability to communicate effective in written and verbal formats including summarizing data, presenting results.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to manage, organize, prioritize, multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively both as a team player and leader.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirement related to the functional area.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for GAAP, tax issues, and financial reporting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Pay Range

Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range. Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $41.48 to $53.93

Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.