Job Summary
Maintains and reconciles ledgers and accounts according to generally accepted accounting principles. Prepares and analyzes financial information prepares reports and financial statements based upon derived statistics and analysis performed. Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention care and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve which includes Idaho Montana Nevada Utah and Wyoming with impact worldwide. Partnerships with individuals communities and many other entities are crucial to our work. Huntsman Cancer Institute values cancerrelated health equity and inclusion as integral to our guiding principle to serve our patients and their communities and our commitment to foster a culture of belonging for all within our organization. Learn more: Prepares and assesses budget revenue expense payroll and journal entries and other accounting documents. 2. Analyzes and monitors budgets and expenditures for compliance with fiscal accountability and reporting requirements. 3. Analyzes and forecasts revenue and expenditure trends. 4. Reconciles balance sheets cash general ledger payroll accounts and supporting journal entries. 5. Develops accounting systems and documents to support the input and handling of financial data and reports. 6. Interacts with internal and external auditors and participates in auditing projects. 7. May supervise or train lower level accounting staff. ProblemSolving This position requires the ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles federal cost accounting regulations and University policies and procedures to a variety of situations. The incumbent must be able to interpret complex policies and effectively communicate the information in an easily understood manner. The incumbent is required to provide analysis of each situation and use professional judgement in reaching a solution. The Accountant is expected to recommend changes to accountingbased procedures based upon analysis performed and specialized knowledge This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that May Be Required Nearly Continuously: Sitting hearing listening talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) walking. Seldom: Bending reaching overhead. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patients status and provide care as described in the departments policies and procedures manual.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field plus one year related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. A thorough understanding of general ledger accounting practices cost analysis and accounting principles as well as demonstrated analytical problem solving human relations and effective communication skills also required. Knowledge of PeopleSoft or Access databases may be preferred in some areas. This position is patientsensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients coworkers and community by requiring all patientsensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.