Sr. Accounting Analyst - UHealth Accounting

SUMMARY

The Sr. Accounting Analyst – UHealth Accounting, a central accounting and reporting office, plays a crucial role in the periodic financial reporting activities. The Sr. Accounting Analyst is responsible for analyzing financial activities, preparing financial reports, audit requests, and any ad-hoc reports as needed for strategic decision‑making, reporting to the Manager, Finance.

• Prepares and enters month‑end journal entries.
• Extracts data for analysis and interpretation.
• Reviews material of account variances.
• Prepares monthly general ledger/balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supports the preparation of financial reporting deliverables on a periodic, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Prepares reports for management and other departments, utilizing report writing capabilities.
• Prepares documentation for external auditors and provides assistance, as needed.
• Conducts quantitative and qualitative analysis on a broad array of issues across disciplines, projects, and functional areas.
• Structures and executes analysis independently.
• Analyzes and monitors financial data, trends, and indicators.
• Develops understanding of business processes, goals, and strategy to provide analysis and interpretation to management.
• Conducts research on identified key business issues.
• Performs additional ad‑hoc reporting and duties, as required.
• Assists in developing and maintaining advanced excel spreadsheets for a variety of applications.
• Oversees, mentors, and assists lower‑level accountants.
• Defines and documents policy and procedures to meet established accounting and company standards.
• Works with existing data resources and develops/refines those resources to constantly improve the accuracy of financial reporting.
• Adheres to University and unit‑level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
  Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office).
• Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data.
• Ability to compile, organize, interpret, and communicate accounting data and results concisely.

• Supports the monthly and year‑end close processes by preparing complex journal entries and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting specific to UHealth operations.
• Collaborates with the clinical and other departments to analyze financial performance, identify variances, and provide actionable insights.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of internal controls and process improvements to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations.
• Participates in the preparation of UHealth’s financial statements and management reports, ensuring compliance with university policies and healthcare accounting standards.
• Support forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Provides financial analysis and support for special projects, including cost reports, reimbursement analysis, and operational reviews.
• Support the UHealth Accounting department during external/internal audits and reviews.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:
  Preferably with an understanding of healthcare accounting principles and practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across…