Accounting Manager

Position Summary and Purpose
The Accounting Manager is to coordinate identify recommend and perform the activities for the general accounting operations including general ledger financial reporting tax reporting fixed assets social accountability reporting and audits as established by ULP. Assists in the organization and communication needs of the facility as it pertains to financial matters and managing multiple priorities.
The position supervises and maintains a staff of accounts payable specialists.
Develops evaluates and assures departmental goals and objectives are achieved.

Essential Functions:

Serve as assistant to Accounting Director by ensuring that departmental procedures are properly documented and updated timely resolving problems identifying trends determining system improvements and implementing changes.
Develop and establish a strong working relationship between Accounting staff and other departments within the health system. The manager provides accounting leadership in directing general accounting functions overseeing Accounting staff handling any disciplinary issues and performing evaluations.
Manages and performs the month-end close. Review monthly journal entries account analysis and work papers; prepare monthly balance sheets and statement of operations reconcile and review financial statements.
Proactively provide assistance and support with the annual budgeting process to the necessary departments.
Ensures compliance through utilization of GAAP principles and accounting laws and regulations.
Maintain financial security by establishing internal controls. Interface with external and internal auditors to provide financial information and resolve financial questions. Prepare year end audit work papers and financial statements.
Assist the IS department with upgrades or revisions to accounting software. To include testing writing new procedures and training of accounting personnel.
Prepare necessary documents and schedules to assist external auditors in filing year-end tax returns.
Assist in meeting system objectives and ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Protect organizations values by keeping information confidential.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Performs other duties as assigned special projects and provide assistance as needed.

Other Functions:
Support systemwide finance initiatives including ERP enhancements process redesign and reporting improvements.
Oversee preparation of fund reporting line-item reports and annual projections.
Maintain the integrity of accounting data across systems and ensure accurate financial integration with other platforms.
Perform special projects and analyses as requested by leadership.
Ensure ongoing adherence to HIPAA privacy and confidentiality standards.

Job Requirements
(Education Experience Licensure and Certification)
Education:
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field (required)
Experience:
Five to seven years of financial management experience in a healthcare setting is required.
Licensure:
N/A
Certification:
N/A

Job Competency:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities critical to this role:
In depth understanding of accounting principles (GAAP)
Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision
Ability to work well in a team environment navigating external and internal customers
Ability to organize work and complete tasks in an efficient manner
Ability to recognize both internal and external customer needs responding timely and striving to achieve a high level of responsiveness and integrity
Ability to set and achieve goals aspiring to expand knowledge and understanding
Ability to plan for deadlines and present information in an organized manner
Demonstrates flexibility when required by business needs
Demonstrates eagerness to learn new concepts and applications

Language Ability:
Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to make decisions based upon information gathered internally and externally
Ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options
Computer Skills:
Knowledge of Financial Reporting Systems
Strong working knowledge of MS Office Applications (Excel Word Powerpoint) MS Teams and Access
Prior experience using Premier or ERP software applications
Must have the capacity to learn other relevant systems and databases as needed

Additional Responsibilities:
Demonstrates a commitment to service organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians patients residents visitors staff and the broader health care community

UofL Health Core Expectation:
At UofL Health we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by:
Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind body and spirit
Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve
Working together as a team to achieve our goals
Improving continuously by listening and asking for and responding to feedback
Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve
Using our resources wisely
Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health