Accounting Manager
Seattle, WA, United States
FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN SERVICES (UWPhysicians) has an outstanding opportunity for a ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Work Schedule
100 %FTE
Monday - Friday
Hybrid Schedule
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Under the administrative direction of the Director - UWP Accounting & Financial Reporting, the Accounting Manager has principal responsibility to plan, supervise, administer and direct the activity of the accounting staff and implement systems and processes for collecting, verifying, processing and reporting financial information in an accurate and timely manner.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close with required approvals, reviews and reconciliations
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of all monthly financial information
Provide functional and technical expertise and training for accounting staff and ensure that they understand and follow all established policies and procedures and are appropriately deployed and held accountable for delivering outcomes
Interview, hire, and train new employees, monitor employee performance, initiate disciplinary action, terminate employees as appropriate, write and conduct employee performance evaluations, conduct and participate in team meetings and coordinate coverage for open positions
Assess internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas, and established internal controls for general ledger and financial reporting operations
Evaluate current accounting and reporting operations and offer recommendations for process improvements
Create and maintain accounting and reporting process documents and policies and procedures
Assist CFO & Director of UWP Accounting & Financial Reporting in department planning and decision making
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or related field
7 years of progressive financial accounting experience with strong background in analyzing and preparing financial statements
AND
3 years supervisory experience
Experience in an academic healthcare environment and/or CPA preferred
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
ABOUT FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN SERVICES
UW Medicine Faculty Practice Plan Services (FPPS) supports UW Physicians (UWP), a practice group for more than 1,800 physicians and other healthcare professionals associated with UW Medicine. UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Medical Center - Northwest, the UW School of Medicine, Valley Medical Center, and Airlift Northwest. UWP members also practice at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, a partnership of UW Medicine, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and Seattle Children's Hospital.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE - A HIGHER DEGREE OF HEALTHCARE
UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
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