Accounting Manager

Accounting ManagerThe Accounting Manager is to coordinate, identify, recommend and perform the activities for the general accounting operations including general ledger, financial reporting, tax reporting, fixed assets, social accountability reporting, and audits as established by ULP. Assists in the organization and communication needs of the facility as it pertains to financial matters and managing multiple priorities. The position supervises and maintains a staff of accounts payable specialists. Develops, evaluates, and assures departmental goals and objectives are achieved.Essential Functions:• Serve as assistant to Accounting Director by ensuring that departmental procedures are properly documented and updated timely, resolving problems, identifying trends, determining system improvements and implementing changes. • Develop and establish a strong working relationship between Accounting staff and other departments within the health system. The manager provides accounting leadership in directing general accounting functions, overseeing Accounting staff, handling any disciplinary issues and performing evaluations. • Manages and performs the month-end close. Review monthly journal entries, account analysis and work papers; prepare monthly balance sheets and statement of operations, reconcile and review financial statements. • Proactively provide assistance and support with the annual budgeting process to the necessary departments. • Ensures compliance through utilization of GAAP principles and accounting laws and regulations. • Maintain financial security by establishing internal controls. Interface with external and internal auditors to provide financial information and resolve financial questions. Prepare year end audit work papers and financial statements. • Assist the IS department with upgrades or revisions to accounting software. To include testing, writing new procedures and training of accounting personnel. • Prepare necessary documents and schedules to assist external auditors in filing year-end tax returns. • Assist in meeting system objectives and ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Protect organization's values by keeping information confidential. • Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. • Performs other duties as assigned, special projects and provide assistance as needed.Other Functions:• Support systemwide finance initiatives, including ERP enhancements, process redesign, and reporting improvements. • Oversee preparation of fund reporting, line-item reports, and annual projections. • Maintain the integrity of accounting data across systems and ensure accurate financial integration with other platforms. • Perform special projects and analyses as requested by leadership. • Ensure ongoing adherence to HIPAA, privacy, and confidentiality standards.Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure and Certification): Education:• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (required) Experience: • Five to seven years of financial management experience in a healthcare setting is required. Licensure:• N/A Certification:• N/AJob Competency: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role: • In depth understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) • Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision • Ability to work well in a team environment, navigating external and internal customers• Ability to organize work and complete tasks in an efficient manner• Ability to recognize both internal and external customer needs, responding timely and striving to achieve a high level of responsiveness and integrity• Ability to set and achieve goals, aspiring to expand knowledge and understanding• Ability to plan for deadlines and present information in an organized manner• Demonstrates flexibility when required by business needs• Demonstrates eagerness to learn new concepts and applicationsLanguage Ability: • Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formatsReasoning Ability: • Ability to make decisions based upon information gathered internally and externally• Ability to think through issues and identify appropriate optionsComputer Skills: • Knowledge of Financial Reporting Systems• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), MS Teams and Access • Prior experience using Premier or ERP software applications • Must have the capacity to learn other relevant systems and databases, as neededAdditional Responsibilities:• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care communityUofL Health Core Expectation: At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by:• Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit• Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve• Working together as a team to achieve our goals• Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback• Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve • Using our resources wisely• Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health