Sr. Accountant - Research Institute

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking an accounting professional to prepare and analyze financial statements, manage budgets, and provide financial guidance to management. The role covers accounting policy development, GL reconciliations, tax filing, and staff supervision in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least one year of general accounting experience, with strong communication and confidentiality skills.

Qualifications

• Education as stated: Bachelor's in Accounting or related field.
• One year of general accounting and general ledger experience.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and analyzes financial statements and reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Develops and implements accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Monitors and reconciles general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness of transactions.
• Provides financial analysis and recommendations to management for decision-making purposes.
• Manages the preparation and filing of tax returns, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Supervises and trains junior accounting staff, ensuring their work is accurate and completed on time.

Skills

AM/AC modules

Interpersonal communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Overview

Job Description Summary: Prepares and analyzes financial reports, manages budgets, and provides financial advice to management.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and analyzes financial statements and reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Develops and implements accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Monitors and reconciles general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness of transactions.
• Provides financial analysis and recommendations to management for decision-making purposes.
• Manages the preparation and filing of tax returns, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Supervises and trains junior accounting staff, ensuring their work is accurate and completed on time.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or in Business Administration with a major in Accounting, or related field, required.

Skills

• Extensive training in the design and functionality of the AM and AC modules.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Experience

• One year of general accounting and general ledger experience, required.

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONALLY: Color vision, Depth perception, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Seeing - Far/near, Standing, Walking
• FREQUENTLY: Sitting
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use

Additional Information

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

Company Culture

The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We’re seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We're 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.