• Job Description

  Req#: R-43910

  Position Title

  Accountant UKH Treasury

  Remote

  Position Summary / Career Interest:

  The Accountant – Treasury has responsibilities related to cash forecasting, investments, debt and other financing vehicles, and capital budgeting and tracking.

  Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

  • Develops trustworthy relationships with colleagues and maintains relationships with lines of business to provide appropriate information to assist in achievement of company goals;
  • Assists with capital payment process and in tagging assets.
  • Prepares and processes assigned journal entries.
  • Assists with the Month End close process.
  • Reconciles assigned general ledger accounts with supporting schedules.
  • Identifies and resolves accounting discrepancies and irregularities;
  • Performs ad-hoc requests as needed
  • Assists with preparing external reporting and external audit PBC requests for quarterly reviews and year-end audits;
  • Answers and resolves internal and external audit inquiries;
  • Assist with bank borrowing base reporting/compliance.
  • Updates procedures for routine tasks and recurring special tasks and creates new ones when needed.
  • Manages his/her organizational responsibilities in a way that supports the achievement of team goals.
  • Participates in cross training efforts for developmental purposes and departmental coverage;
  • Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills.
  • Performs other job related duties as assigned.
  • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
  • These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

  
  Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
  • 1 or more years of experience in fund accounting, investment management, or financial services.

  
  Preferred Education and Experience

  • 1 or more years Healthcare accounting experience.
  • 1 or more years general accounting experience
  • 1 or more years of experience in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • 1 or more years of experience relating to cost and/or general ledger accounting.

  
  Knowledge Requirements

  • Proficiency with Excel.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Strong accounting/finance knowledge, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles, financial statements, accounting theory, and internal controls
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to multi task, prioritize, and escalate.
  • Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail, requires a high degree of accuracy.
  • Exceptional communication skills and ability to build relationships with other team members both within and outside of the Finance department

  Time Type:

  Full time

  Job Requisition ID:

  R-43910

  We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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• About the company

  The University of Kansas Health System, commonly known as KU Med and formerly known as The University of Kansas Hospital, is a nonprofit, academic medical center located in Kansas City, Kansas, United States, with branch hospitals and education centers...

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