Accountant , Department of Accounting & Finance, College of Medicine

Accountant 2, Department of Accounting & Finance, College of Medicine

Job Title:

Accountant 2, Department of Accounting & Finance, College of Medicine Posting

Start Date:

9/14/26 Work Arrangement:
Remote

Current UC employees must apply internally via Success Factors

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country."

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best- in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients.

The Department of Accounting and Finance, College of Medicine is seeking to hire an Accountant
2. This position will be responsible for monthly department fund reconciliation, procurement and entering contracts into PACE system as needed. Also, this position will be responsible for post award grant management, monthly reconciliation of expense reports, collaborating with faculty to manage effort allocation, expense compliance and controls, and award progress.

This position will offer flexibility for a hybrid remote schedule for applicants with a residence within OH/IN/KY once training is complete. Remote work arrangements are subject to change in accordance with university policies.

• Maintain account journals and prepare financial statements. Maintain, analyze and reconcile ledgers/funds. Monitor and interpret financial data in the development of cost/budget analysis and reports.
• Prepare complex variance analysis of budget vs. actual. Develop, analyze, establish, and maintain accounting systems. Perform internal auditing or financial records and act as lead.
• Analyze complex financial and operating data and prepare management reports, financial statements, and projections.
• Prepare, review and post accounting documents. Recommend accounting and control systems.
• Oversee inventory control.
• Ability to interact comfortably and confidently with both internal and external customers. Ability to initiate objectives with minimal supervision.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating reports. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Starting salary for this position is $61,000 - $63,000 annually based on candidate experience. Additionally, the University of Cincinnati offers an excellent benefits package, including comprehensive and affordable healthcare, generous retirement contributions, ample paid leave to support personal wellbeing and flexibility, as well as tuition remission for employees, spouse/domestic partners, and dependents, making for a competitive total compensation package.

• Bachelor’s Degree must be in accounting or related field.
• Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

• Two (2) years of accounting related work experience.

• Fund accounting experience.
• SAP financial software experience.
• Intermed…