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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)
This is a Stanford Health Care - University Healthcare Alliance job.
A Brief Overview
Under general supervision and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), performs a variety of professional accounting duties including preparing journal entries and analyses in support of the close of financial statements on a monthly basis. Prepares analysis of budget versus actual performance and conducts special analyses and projects as assigned. Prepares analysis of balance sheet accounts to ascertain and confirm the balances.
Locations
Stanford Health Care - University Healthcare Alliance
What you will do
A Brief Overview
Under general supervision and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), performs a variety of professional accounting duties including preparing journal entries and analyses in support of the close of financial statements on a monthly basis. Prepares analysis of budget versus actual performance and conducts special analyses and projects as assigned. Prepares analysis of balance sheet accounts to ascertain and confirm the balances.
Locations
Stanford Health Care - University Healthcare Alliance
What you will do
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Reports
a. Prepares or assists with required reports including, but not limited to:
b. Sales, property, and income tax returns for multiple states.
c. Expense reports for employees.
d. Weekly inventory reports for Inventory Management.
e. Monthly Standard Reporting Package -
General Ledger
a. Records details of financial transactions in appropriate journals and subsidiary ledgers in an accurate and timely manner.
b. Reconciles balance sheet accounts and verifies balances to supporting data to ensure proper valuation and classification of assets, liabilities, and net assets.
c. Prepares assigned monthly journal entries to ensure account activity is fairly recorded in accordance with GAAP.
d. Assists in the preparation of financial statements and prepares analysis of variances to budget and prior periods to confirm the accuracy of the financial statements and understand the financial conditions of the organization.
e. Confirms proper interface of subsystems to general ledger.
f. Assists in summarizing analysis in written communications for presentation to senior management. -
Treasury
a. Reviews and records all daily cash transactions and revenue, booking banking fees
b. Prepares wire transfer requests
c. Acts as the liaison between UHA and the Bank for cash-related issues. -
Communication & Collaboration
a. Assists in the development of policies and procedures in order to improve the efficiency and timeliness of monthly closing cycles and reporting criteria as required.
b. Serves as a resource to department managers by researching and resolving account-related problems in a timely, accurate, and courteous manner. -
All other duties as assigned including department-specific functions and responsibilities (1, 2):
a. Performs other duties as assigned and participates in organization projects as assigned.
b. Adheres to safety, P4P’s (if applicable), HIPAA and compliance policies.
Education Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field
Experience Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in general ledger work in a computerized department
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Basic understanding of transactions and details from a variety of subsystems including patient accounting systems, fixed asset systems, accounts payable systems, and payroll systems.
- Excellent computer (Excel, Lotus 1-2-3, and Word) skills
- Exceptional problem solving abilities and good organizational skills.
- Strong verbal/written communication and listening skills; including excellent interpersonal skills and telephone communication.
- Ability to effectively organize and prioritize tasks in order to complete assignments within the time allotted and maintain standard workflow.
- Ability to work with all levels of staff in a flexible, cooperative manner.
Licenses and Certifications
- None
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Physical Demands
- Constant Sitting.
- Frequent Walking.
- Occasional Standing.
- Occasional Bending.
- Occasional Squatting.
- Occasional Climbing.
- Occasional Kneeling.
- Seldom Crawling.
- Constant Hand Use.
- Constant Repetitive Motion Hand Use.
- Frequent Grasping.
- Occasional Fine Manipulation.
- Frequent Pushing and Pulling.
- Occasional Reaching (above shoulder level).
- Frequent Twisting and Turning (Neck and Waist).
- Constant Vision (Color, Peripheral, Distance, Focus).
Lifting
- Frequent lifting of 0 - 10 lbs.
- Occasional lifting of 11 - 20 lbs.
- Seldom lifting of 21 - 30 lbs.
- Seldom lifting of 31 - 40 lbs.
- Seldom lifting of 40 lbs.
Carrying
- Frequent lifting of 0 - 10 lbs.
- Occasional lifting of 11 - 20 lbs.
- Seldom lifting of 21 - 30 lbs.
- Seldom lifting of 31 - 40 lbs.
- Seldom lifting of 40 lbs.
Working Environment
- Occasional Driving cars, trucks, forklifts and other equipment.
- Constant Working around equipment and machinery.
- Seldom Walking on uneven ground.
- Seldom Exposure to excessive noise.
- Seldom Exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity or wetness.
- Seldom Exposure to dust, gas, fumes or chemicals.
- Seldom Working at heights.
- Seldom Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement.
- Seldom Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment.
- Seldom Use of respirator.
- Seldom Working with biohazards such as blood borne pathogens, hospital waste, etc..
Blood Borne Pathogens
- Category III - Tasks that involve NO exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, and Category I tasks that are not a condition of employment
Travel Requirements
- 10% travel:
These principles apply to ALL employees:
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:
- Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
- Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
- Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) 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, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, 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.
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $36.31 - $47.19 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
Salary : $36 - $47
