What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at University Clinical Health?
Description
Department: Accounting/ADIF
Employment Type: Full-Time Exempt
Revision Date: 6/2024
Direct Supervisor: Controller
Who We Are:
As the only independent and physician-led faculty practice plan of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University Clinical Health (UCH) offers best-in-class clinical care through a network of 175 providers across 19 specialties to meet the healthcare needs of the Mid-South community. UCH is a not-for-profit, non-tax-supported group practice and is here to serve the community while providing medical excellence to our patients.
SUMMARY:
Under appropriate supervision, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for the Company’s Contract Receivable’s portfolio including billing, follow-up on aged receivables, and related reporting. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to: supporting the accurate and timely closing of the general ledger including preparation and posting of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis and research; processing remote deposits; ensuring general ledger account balances are materially correct and in compliance with internal controls and GAAP, and that internal control risks are tested and documented; leading accounting initiatives/ projects including process improvement, regulatory compliance/changes, and policy; and performing other duties as assigned to support the overall goals and objectives of the Accounting Team.
KEY RESULT AREAS (KRAs):
¨ Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
¨ General ledger accounting
¨ Maintain working knowledge of terms of contract receivables portfolio
¨ Create and submit accurate and timely billing/invoicing related to contract receivables
¨ Maintain the fixed assets ledger ensuring assets are properly set up and timely capitalized, depreciated and disposed of in accordance with established Company policies
¨ Prepare month-end accruals
¨ Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and adjustments
¨ Develop and document business processes and accounting procedures to maintain and strengthen internal controls
¨ Leverage systems to facilitate efficient processes and reporting
¨ Collaborate internally and/or cross-functionally to support overall goals and objectives of the team
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES, EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
¨ A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a major in accounting or related degree; and between four (4) and (5) years’ experience in the field of accounting, preferably with a background in public accounting or healthcare.
¨ Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
¨ Advanced MS Excel skills including V-lookups, pivot tables, and if statements.
EOE-University Clinical Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. University Clinical Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
