Sr Accounting Technical Lead - Controller Services - FT Days

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Job description

Overview:
UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only , and American College of Surgeons-verified , and . UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

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Responsibilities:
Position Summary:

Incumbent is responsible for all accounting functions such as analyzing, monitoring, problem-solving, preparing and reconciling financial information to reflect the condition of the organization and provide financial and other statistical data to control operations. Responsibility areas encompass the preparation of GAAP financial reports and development of processes with high degree of autonomy to meet internal and external reporting requirements. Acts as professional technical leader with a high degree of expertise in various government accounting principles and will assist in providing support for internal and external audits. This includes utilizing analytical skills to interpret, audit and investigate transactions for appropriate accounting and reporting. In addition, the individual will collaborate with leaders across the organization as technical knowledge resource and driver of new GASB accounting standard implementation, and provide advice and assistance to UCI Health, UCI Campus and UCOP Leadership. Additional areas include activities relating to developing, implementing and monitoring accounting systems, policies and procedures, and the preparation of journal entries and other accounting records.

Qualifications:
Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our and .

Required Qualifications:

Thorough understanding of government generally accepted accounting principles (GASB), with emphasis on proprietary funds, and knowledge of statutory accounting principles

Skill to interpret policies and/or financial standards and procedures that may be complex or incompletely stated.

Skill in analyzing complex accounting, financial, and/or technical data and systems.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Access)

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.

Minimum four years of progressive experience in accounting

Maintains a current working knowledge of Federal, State, University and industry regulations and accounting standards

Knowledge of healthcare-related financial systems and/or related sub-systems

High analytical proficiency, detail oriented, insightful, intuitive, persistent, makes people feel at ease, team player, adaptive, ethical, confident

Extensive knowledge of financial statement and accounting report preparation.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Demonstrated in-depth financial experience.

Demonstrated ability to work without guidance, to prioritize a variety of critical responsibilities, to meet multiple conflicting deadlines and to produce quality results.

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of accounting education and experience.

Active CPA license

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Preferred Qualifications:

Working knowledge of UCI's integrated financial systems and related sub-systems

Knowledge of UCI policies and procedures

Experience in an academic medical center environment

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

Background Check and Live Scan

Legal Right to Work in the United States

Vaccination Policies

Smoking and Tobacco Policy

Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

E-Verify

Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page:

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC .

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at or at (phone number removed), Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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