Hybrid Assistant Accounting Manager, Healthcare Finance

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

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.