This position has responsibility for performing a broad range of complex accounting functions budget preparations and negotiations and financial analysis within the UI Heart and Vascular Center (HVC). This position will utilize clinical service data to lead preparation and negotiations for center-wide budget development provide high-level support to clinical managers to review financial variances and report on volumes budget performance and financial trends to HVC leadership.
Additionally this position will be responsible for managing center-wide FTE requests to ensure they are aligned with the budget oversee contracts invoices and procurement requests with UI Purchasing & Supply Chain and review and approve HVC Transfer Disbursement Requests (TDRs).
This position requires a high level of collaboration attention to detail accuracy and independent judgement.
Monitor and reconcile departmental financial activity including review of general ledger transactions account balances expenditures and accruals; investigate irregularities respond to inquiries and implement corrective actions as needed.
Prepare monthly and annual financial reports including salary and fringe projections budget forecasts and variance analyses to support quarterly and annual budget planning.
Develop financial forecasts reports and dashboards to monitor and trend financial performance across all areas of HVC.
Analyze financial and operational data (e.g. payer mix payments historical trends) and provide insights and recommendations to departmental leadership.
Manage FTE requests and monitor salary distributions across departmental MFKs to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
Assist in the development of financial proformas and other financial planning tools to support strategic initiatives.
Coordinate procurement activities including contracts invoices and purchasing requests in collaboration with UI Purchasing & Supply Chain.
Review and approve departmental financial transactions including Transfer Disbursement Requests (TDRs) and other workflow approvals.
Review and analyze Funds Flow data and prepare entries to ensure appropriate allocation of funds across MFKs.
Collaborate with the financial team to balance accounts close out accounts and support departmental budgeting and forecasting processes.
Provide training and guidance to departmental staff regarding financial processes budgets purchasing travel and MFK usage.
Serve as a resource to department staff by answering questions and resolving issues related to budgets salaries accounts and financial processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience Requirements
Bachelors degree in Business Administration or Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
1 to 3 years of accounting and/or financial experience.
General knowledge of accounting practices.
Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience managing multiple deadlines and strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated proficiency in computer software applications including Microsoft Word Excel and various databases.
Demonstrated problem-solving and teamwork skills.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with financial contracts and budget preparations.
Experience with account reconciliation.
Knowledge of University of Iowa business policies procedures and regulations.
Experience with University of Iowa accounting budgeting and financial systems including: Peoplesoft StrataJazz GL Reporter and Electronic Financial Reports (EFR)
In order to be considered for an interview applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a Relevant File to the submission:
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education to 3 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
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Senior IC
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