Staff Accountant II

Position: Staff Accountant II
Job Detail

Job Title:

Staff Accountant II Department:62060-Finance and Reporting

Location:

FarmingtonFTE%:1

Shift1stSearch #:

Closing Date:11/27/2026

Recruiter:

O'Donnell, Lorin

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This position is Benefit eligible;  for an overview of available benefits.

This position is covered by the UHP Bargaining Unit;  to review the current UHP Contract.

This position is in salary group UHP-07;  to review the current UHP Pay PlanUConn Health Why UConn Health
UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades.

In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.

At UConn Health this is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in accounting which require the application of accounting principles and practices.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under limited supervision of an employee of higher gradeSUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May lead lower level employeesEXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.

Prepares journal entries and associated schedules for month-end closings.

Prepares schedules for monthly accounts receivable audits and annual audits.

Assists in maintaining plant fund ledger.

Maintains general ledgers/journals.

Coordinates work flow of cashiering/check handling function.

Verifies account coding on purchase/warehouse requisitions.

Assists in resolving patient credit balances.

Reconciles deposits to cash receipt transactions.

Verifies/approves patient refund requests.

Acts as liaison with data services on accounting systems.

Reconciles general ledger accounts.

Reviews/reconciles general ledger accounts for accuracy/compliance with budget.

Researches financial questions/problems for departments within the Health Center.

Compiles reports as needed; performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

Knowledge of professional accounting principles and practices.

Knowledge of computerized financial systems.

Proficient computer skills; interpersonal skills.

Ability to prepare, analyze, and evaluate financial statements and other accounting records and reports.

Ability to analyze and evaluate accounting methods and procedures.

Ability to utilize data processing for financial management.

Ability to communicate effectively, written and oral.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

General

Experience:

Six (6) years professional experience in accounting, Finance, or auditing.

Substitution Allowed:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, auditing or closely related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the general experience.

SCHEDULE:

This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.