Staff Accountant
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Job Description
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Day (United States of America)Seeking Breakthrough Makers
Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions develop expertise and drive innovation.
At CHOP your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric careand your career.
CHOPs Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging connection and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting cultivating and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.
We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
A Brief Overview
The Accountant I supports the Finance Leadership team in recording reconciling and analyzing financial transactions. The role supports the accounting for all departments (Hospital or Practice Plan) and must ensure that all transactions are recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The role supports all regulatory activities and requirements. The role requires technical competencies in financial applications and the ability to transact in multiple systems.
This role is hybrid reporting weekly on Wednesday. The work day is 8am4:30pm Monday through Friday.
What you will do
Monthly Close
- Prepare assigned journal entries and supporting schedules in accordance with the month end closing schedule.
- Enter necessary inputs to the implementation modules (e.g. Customer Banking and Settlement)
- Account Analysis
- Prepare assigned account analyses according to the month end closing schedule
- Identify Reconciling items and variances
- Prepare variance explanations
Compliance and Regulatory
- Working knowledge of GAAP
- Understanding Internal Controls
- Assist with gathering information/data needed for audit and 990 processes
- Assist with preparation of annual financial statements and footnote disclosures
- Assist with the preparation of external reporting to governmental agencies
- Assist with Internal Audit data requests
- Assist with any other mandated external reporting including surveys
Technical Expertise
- Advanced Excel including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
- Proficient in managing and processing large data sets able to organize and filter data
- Understanding of Chart of Accounts/FDM (Foundation Data Model)
- Ability to operate in multiple systems and programs
- Understanding of Patient Accounting Systems and processes.
Customer Service
- Collaboration with Finance Partners Divisional Business Managers and local practice plan team members to support operational finance needs
- Collaboration with Shared Service Business Units including Accounts Payable Supply Chain Patient Financial Services Treasury Payroll to support operational finance needs
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills ability to handle multiple competing priorities
- Ability to maintain and securely store confidential information
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Financial Reporting
- Understanding of Income statements and Balance Sheets at a Consolidated Company and Cost Center level
- Able to create ad hoc reports to support analysis or business needs
- Understanding of financial and aging reports
Other
- Supports annual budget process as needed
- Supports preparation of financial projections and long range planning efforts as needed
- University of Pennsylvania Payroll (for Practice Plans only)
- Able to create and edit employee payroll record in PENNs Workday system
- Understanding of PENN HR/payroll related policies
Education Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or related field Required
Skills and Abilities
- Advanced Excel expertise including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables (Required proficiency)
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) (Required proficiency)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills (Required proficiency)
- Excellent organizational skills (Required proficiency)
- Ability to maintain confidential information (Required proficiency)
- Able to work independently in hybrid work environment (Required proficiency)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy (Required proficiency)
To carry out its mission CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients families workforce and global community. As a condition of employment CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.
Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.
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Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
