Assistant Accounting Manager - UW Medicine Accounting

UW Advancement Careers; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medical Center in Seattle is seeking an Assistant Accounting Manager to lead the accounting team and oversee monthly close, financial reporting, controls, and processes in a large healthcare organization.

This hybrid role requires 2 days onsite at the UW Tower in Seattle and demands a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, 5+ years of experience, GAAP knowledge, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field is required or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience including financial close, reconciliations, reporting, and analysis.
• Knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and internal controls.
• Experience supervising accounting staff and providing technical guidance.
• Strong communication, organization, and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and analyses.
• Oversee high-volume accounting activities including patient transactions, inventory, cash, expenses, and inter-affiliate allocations.
• Lead real estate expense reconciliations and space allocation reporting.
• Oversee intercompany payroll and settlements per schedule.
• Develop and enhance accounting procedures, controls, and automation.
• Prepare and review financial reporting materials for management, leadership, Boards and audits.
• Coordinate annual physical inventory process and reconcile results.
• Supervise accounting staff with coaching and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate on accounting standards implementation and consolidation activities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

Job description

Job Description

The UW Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Accounting Manager to join its Accounting Team. The University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) Assistant Accounting Manager supports the management and oversight of accounting and financial reporting activities within a large, complex healthcare organization. This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial information; strengthening processes and controls; and providing leadership and technical guidance to the accounting team. The role requires the ability to analyze and resolve complex accounting matters and collaborate effectively with finance and operational stakeholders.

Note:

This is a hybrid position that requires the selected candidate to work 2 days onsite at the UW Tower located in the University District in Seattle, WA.

Position Purpose

The University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) Assistant Accounting Manager supports the management and oversight of accounting and financial reporting activities within a large, complex healthcare organization. This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial information; strengthening processes and controls; and providing leadership and technical guidance to the accounting team. The role requires the ability to analyze and resolve complex accounting matters and collaborate effectively with finance and operational stakeholders.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and year-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial analysis for UWMC and UWM Shared Services entities.
• Oversee complex, high-volume accounting activities, including patient-related transactions, inventory, cash transactions, expense reports and inter-affiliate activity, including allocations of shared expenses.
• Lead reconciliation of real estate common area expenses and reporting to the UW. Monitor and update for allocation changes in space occupancy.
• Process intercompany payroll and other settlements per schedule.
• Develop and enhance accounting procedures, controls, and processes to promote accuracy, efficiency, standardization, and automation.
• Prepare and review UWMC financial reporting materials and analyses for management, senior leadership, Board committees, and internal and external audits.
• Coordinate the annual physical inventory process, including establishing count requirements, conducting observations and test counts, and reviewing and reconciling results.
• Supervise accounting staff, establishing expectations and priorities, providing coaching and technical guidance, managing performance, and completing annual evaluations.
• Collaborate with the UWM Financial Reporting Team on implementation of accounting standards, inter-affiliate reconciliations, and consolidation activities.
• Represent UW Medicine Accounting on committees and task forces and perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience including financial close, account reconciliation, financial reporting, and analysis. Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience providing supervision, work direction, and technical guidance to accounting staff.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable presenting to staff and Accounting leadership.
• Proactive; anticipates problems and seeks solutions.
• Effectively manages diversity in the workplace
• Strong organization and management skills with a proactive and positive working style
• Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to urgent and ad hoc requests.
• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback and foster collaborative working relationships.

Compensation, Benefits And Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$110,004.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum

$125,004.00 annual

Benefits

Other Compensation:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit

Not Applicable

About Uw Medicine – Where Your Impact Goes Further

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail]. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.