Senior Accountant 3

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,900 - 145,200; Full time

Job summary

A leading health institution in Los Angeles is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to assist the Assistant Director of Finance. Responsibilities include processing the month-end closing, performing accounting duties such as variance analysis, and providing training to employees. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience, a degree in accounting, and strong analytical and communication skills. Familiarity with Axiom and SQL is preferred. Salary range is $70,900 - $145,200 annually.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of professional accounting experience or equivalent is required.
• Some supervisory and government accounting experience is desirable.
• Working knowledge of fund accounting and healthcare accounting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processing the general ledger month-end closing.
• Performing professional accounting duties including variance analysis.
• Providing training, guidance, and assistance to other employees.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

Axiom

SQL

Job description

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to provide technical and general accounting assistance to the Assistant Director of Finance. This position requires heavy analytical and communication skills as they will be expected to work on assignments that are moderately complex and require some judgment to resolve problems and make routine decisions.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Processing the general ledger month-end closing including coordination with internal and external data customers and suppliers, internal and external financial reporting, liaise with finance department contacts and provide support for the Faculty Practice Group (FPG) Departments
• Performing professional accounting duties such as prepare journal ledger entries, identify and analyze variances of financial data, maintenance, consolidation and reconciliations of financial records
• Additionally, may be assigned the responsibility of providing training, guidance, and assistance to other employees

Salary Range: $70,900 - $145,200/Annually

Qualifications

• Three to five years of professional accounting experience or equivalent is required
• A Bachelor's Degree with a major in accounting, business administration or closely related field or equivalent experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and practices
• Some supervisory and government accounting experience is desirable
• Working knowledge of fund accounting and healthcare accounting is preferred
• Written communication skills to prepare clear and concise correspondence at a level appropriate for the intended audience; effectively communicate findings and adjustments both orally and in writing
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. Knowledge of Axiom and SQL is preferred
• Demonstrate the ability to manage and complete numerous projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of management reporting and financial statement preparation
• Skill in keying data into the existing computer system accurately and quickly
• Demonstrated ability to reconcile departmental records to system reports
• Working knowledge of University accounting policies and procedures and ability to read and understand University ledgers
• Ability to comply with Departmental Financial Policies and Procedural manual
• Ability to set and adjust priorities to meet recurring deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with FPG staff and other office personnel and with outside departments