SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Compensation:

Base Pay Range:$63,772.80 - $104,020.80 per year, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

The Senior Accountant prepares, reviews, and approves accounting transactions of a complex nature. This role will prepare and analyze financial reports, recommend and implement changes in accounting policies and procedures, and assist in the maintenance of the MU Health Care accounting system.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system the only in mid-Missouri is home to multiple hospitals, including the regions only Level 1 Trauma Center and regions only Childrens Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

Learn more about living in mid-Missouri.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Maintain the general ledger in conformance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and governmental accounting standards.

Prepare and review journal entries, accounting transactions, and related

analyses, including variance analysis of budget versus actual results for

assigned areas, providing explanations of the causes for material variances.

Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts.

Prepare complex analysis of financial statements or supplemental reports for the Controller's Office.

Maintain accounting software structure, including daily budget and system

maintenance error resolution to ensure appropriate account codes are used on accounting entries.

Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes, providing accurate financial data and analysis.

Coordinate and provide documentation for internal and external audits.

Assist in developing and implementing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Provide guidance and training to entry- and intermediate-level accounting staff.

Work closely with other departments to ensure financial data is accurate and aligns with hospital objectives.

May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department

documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

Five (5) years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related area.

One (1) year of experience in a lead or supervisory position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) by the Missouri Board of Accountancy or

another state board.

Previous experience in a healthcare accounting role, with knowledge of hospital financial operations, billing, and reimbursement processes.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring

department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visithttps://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.

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