Stanford Medicine Children's Health
Senior Accountant - General Accounting
Stanford Medicine Children's Health, Menlo Park, California, United States, 94029
Company Description
At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world‑renowned care begins with world‑class caring.
That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family‑centered care.
It’s why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state‑of‑the‑art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford.
And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team – like you.
Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.
Job Summary Under general direction, the Senior Accountant is responsible for the more complex activities associated with maintaining general ledger accounts and for developing financial statements and reports.
Performs specialized assignments in which analysis of situations or data requires an in‑depth evaluation of various factors.
Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide guidance to other lower–level personnel.
Essential Functions The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this classification. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Assist in monthly, quarterly and annual period close process, as assigned.
Design, implement and maintain internal controls and report for financial systems and interfaces.
Prepare and/or review account reconciliations, cost reports, billings, bank reconciliations and various other financial reports, as assigned.
Provide information to auditors and management as needed; prepare audit schedules as necessary.
Recommend procedures and implement corrective action wherever indicated in operations, areas out of compliance with hospital policy, internal controls and accounting policies, as assigned.
Review and/or prepare federal, state and other regulatory reports, ensuring compliance with established guidelines, as assigned.
Review and/or prepare financial transaction and/or general ledger journal entries and supporting documentation for approved financial transactions to ensure accuracy and take necessary action to correct any errors.
Review, maintain, reconcile and update general ledger accounts, as assigned.
Take ownership and accountability over accurate and timely financial reporting to stakeholders.
Qualifications Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a work‑related field/discipline from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
Knowledge
required for success includes:
Ability to analyze and develop solutions to complex problems.
Ability to apply judgment and make informed decisions.
Ability to communicate complex concepts in simple form to non‑finance users.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats, including summarizing data and presenting results.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to manage, organize, prioritize, multi‑task and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to work effectively both as a team player and a leader.
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in accounting and functional areas.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to the functional area.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements for GAAP, tax issues and financial reporting.
Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Workday) and Microsoft Office, Power Automate and Power BI.
Physical Requirements The Physical Requirements and working conditions for this job are available from the Occupational Health Department.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Additional Information Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role.
Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location and abilities, as required by the role and in alignment with market data.
Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.
Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $45.98 to $60.96
EEO Statement Stanford Medicine Children’s Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.
Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above.
People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family‑centered care.
It’s why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state‑of‑the‑art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford.
And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team – like you.
Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.
Job Summary Under general direction, the Senior Accountant is responsible for the more complex activities associated with maintaining general ledger accounts and for developing financial statements and reports.
Performs specialized assignments in which analysis of situations or data requires an in‑depth evaluation of various factors.
Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide guidance to other lower–level personnel.
Essential Functions The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this classification. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Assist in monthly, quarterly and annual period close process, as assigned.
Design, implement and maintain internal controls and report for financial systems and interfaces.
Prepare and/or review account reconciliations, cost reports, billings, bank reconciliations and various other financial reports, as assigned.
Provide information to auditors and management as needed; prepare audit schedules as necessary.
Recommend procedures and implement corrective action wherever indicated in operations, areas out of compliance with hospital policy, internal controls and accounting policies, as assigned.
Review and/or prepare federal, state and other regulatory reports, ensuring compliance with established guidelines, as assigned.
Review and/or prepare financial transaction and/or general ledger journal entries and supporting documentation for approved financial transactions to ensure accuracy and take necessary action to correct any errors.
Review, maintain, reconcile and update general ledger accounts, as assigned.
Take ownership and accountability over accurate and timely financial reporting to stakeholders.
Qualifications Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a work‑related field/discipline from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
Knowledge
required for success includes:
Ability to analyze and develop solutions to complex problems.
Ability to apply judgment and make informed decisions.
Ability to communicate complex concepts in simple form to non‑finance users.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats, including summarizing data and presenting results.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to manage, organize, prioritize, multi‑task and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to work effectively both as a team player and a leader.
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in accounting and functional areas.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to the functional area.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements for GAAP, tax issues and financial reporting.
Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Workday) and Microsoft Office, Power Automate and Power BI.
Physical Requirements The Physical Requirements and working conditions for this job are available from the Occupational Health Department.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Additional Information Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role.
Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location and abilities, as required by the role and in alignment with market data.
Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.
Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $45.98 to $60.96
EEO Statement Stanford Medicine Children’s Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.
Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above.
People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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