Senior Accountant

Responsibilities

Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 11 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.

To learn more about IPM visit Physician Services - Independence Physician Management - UHS .

Position Overview:

The Senior Accountant coordinates and prepares the usual and customary accounting transactions and activities with assigned Corporate Accounting functions such as general ledger, inter-company transactions, AP, AR, budgets,financial reporting, or other assigned accounting functions in accordance with sound accounting standards, practices, and principles and company policies and procedures. Conducts reconciliations of balance sheet asset and liability accounts to ensure correctness. Identifies and resolves discrepancies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identifies and records fixed assets cost, calculates depreciation, and investigates assets potential obsolescence.
• Coordinates and prepares monthly financial package schedules.
• Prepares and posts month end close journal entries.
• Posts expenses and revenues to generate statements and worksheets.
• Reviews data, payroll information, bank statements, outstanding checks, etc.
• Reconciles bank balances.
• Takes corrective actions as required.
• Provides accounting and information systems support to management and Practices.
• Performs monthly and ad hoc reports/analysis.
• Responsible for fixed assets accounting for IPM Physician practices.
• Assists management with compiling data for internal and external audits.
• Assists management with compiling data for capital and operating budgets.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required.

Qualifications

BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related discipline.

• Minimum 5- 8 years of experience.
• Working knowledge of general accounting concepts, practices, standards, principles and activities related to one or more corporate accounting functions such as General Ledger, Budgeting, Financial Reporting, AP, etc.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, numerical facility and analytical abilities.
• Five to eight years in general corporate accounting in a major accounting function such as General Ledger, Budget, Financial Reporting, AP, etc.
• Hospital experience preferred.

As an IPM employee you will be part of a first-class organization offering:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
and much more!

Independence Shared Services is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Independence Shared Services. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means.

About Universal Health Services:
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement:
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice:
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