Senior Accountant

Stanford Children's Health; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage complex general ledger activities, develop financial statements and reports, and guide other staff. You will design internal controls, ensure GAAP compliance, and support auditors in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment at the Palo Alto campus.

The role requires at least a Bachelor's in accounting and 3 years of directly related experience, with exposure to Workday and Power BI tools.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a work-related field/discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists in monthly, quarterly and annual period close process, as assigned.
• Designs, implements and maintains internal controls, reports for financial systems and interfaces.
• Prepares and/or reviews account reconciliations, cost reports, billings, bank reconciliations and various other financial reports, as assigned.
• Provides information to auditors and management as needed; prepares audit schedules as necessary.
• Recommends procedures and implements corrective action wherever indicated in operations, areas out of compliance with hospital policy, internal controls and accounting policies, as assigned.
• Reviews and/or prepares federal, state and other regulatory reports, ensuring compliance with established guidelines, as assigned.
• Reviews and/or prepares financial transaction and/or general ledger journal entries and supporting documentation for approved financial transactions journals to ensure their accuracy and takes necessary action to correct any errors.
• Reviews, maintains, reconciles and updates general ledger accounts, as assigned.
• Take ownership and accountability over accurate and timely financial reporting to stakeholders.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Workday

Power BI

Power Automate

Job description

Company 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: P146004-3002

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.

Under general direction Senior Accountant is responsible for the more complex activities associated with maintaining general ledger accounts and for developing financial statements and reports. Performs diverse and specialized assignments, in assigned area of expertise, in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide guidance to other lower level personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

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 in monthly, quarterly and annual period close process, as assigned.
• Designs, implements and maintains internal controls, reports for financial systems and interfaces.
• Prepares and/or reviews account reconciliations, cost reports, billings, bank reconciliations and various other financial reports, as assigned.
• Provides information to auditors and management as needed; prepares audit schedules as necessary.
• Recommends procedures and implements corrective action wherever indicated in operations, areas out of compliance with hospital policy, internal controls and accounting policies, as assigned.
• Reviews and/or prepares federal, state and other regulatory reports, ensuring compliance with established guidelines, as assigned.
• Reviews and/or prepares financial transaction and/or general ledger journal entries and supporting documentation for approved financial transactions journals to ensure their accuracy and takes necessary action to correct any errors.
• Reviews, maintains, reconciles and updates general ledger accounts, as assigned.
• Take ownership and accountability over accurate and timely financial reporting to stakeholders.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

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

Experience: Three (3) years 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 accounting.
• 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.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Workday), along with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Platforms, specifically Power Automate and Power BI.

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.

Additional Information

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): $48.02 to $62.43

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.