[Hiring] Senior Accountant @Stanford Medicine Children's Health

Role Description

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job. Under general direction, Senior Accountant is responsible for the more complex activities associated with maintaining general ledger accounts and for developing financial statements and reports. Performs diverse and specialized assignments, in assigned area of expertise, 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

• Assists in monthly, quarterly and annual period close process, as assigned.
• Designs, implements and maintains internal controls, reports for financial systems and interfaces.
• Prepares and/or reviews account reconciliations, cost reports, billings, bank reconciliations and various other financial reports, as assigned.
• Provides information to auditors and management as needed; prepares audit schedules as necessary.
• Recommends procedures and implements corrective action wherever indicated in operations, areas out of compliance with hospital policy, internal controls and accounting policies, as assigned.
• Reviews and/or prepares federal, state and other regulatory reports, ensuring compliance with established guidelines, as assigned.
• Reviews and/or prepares financial transaction and/or general ledger journal entries and supporting documentation for approved financial transactions journals to ensure their accuracy and takes necessary action to correct any errors.
• Reviews, maintains, reconciles and updates general ledger accounts, as assigned.
• Take ownership and accountability over accurate and timely financial reporting to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a work-related field/discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.

Knowledge

• Ability to analyze and develop solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to apply judgment and informed decisions.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts in simple form to non-finance users to understand the appropriate use and limits of the information provided.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats including summarizing data, 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 leader.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in accounting.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
• 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), along with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Platforms, specifically Power Automate and Power BI.

Physical Requirements

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed 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, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
• Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.
• Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $48.02 to $62.43
• 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.
• Employee Referral Amount: 375
• Employee Group: EX - Exempt
• Fixed Term Employment Duration: None
• Job Family: LP Finance & Accounting
• Department: Controllers Office
• Remote Eligible: Yes
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Work Shift: Day - 08 Hour