General Accountant

Overview

Job Summary Under supervision, performs professional accounting and financial duties for the Health System. Under direction, plan, develop and coordinate professional financial analysis and have broad knowledge of general ledger and budgetary systems, accounting, and healthcare financial practices. Prepare financial analyses and reports including, but not limited to variance analysis reports, financial statements, and other ad-hoc financial reports for presenting to various levels of personnel, from departmental staff to senior management.

Provides support to improve finance processes. Acts as a general accounting liaison to various departments on an assortment of multifaceted projects, including system implementations, process designs and redesigns, and financial system training. Prepares workflows and recommendations to assist the organization in improving Health System general accounting recording and reporting.

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent experience or training
• Accounting experience required
• Knowledge of accounting-related skills
• Knowledge of financial transactions and financial systems
• Knowledge of GAAP theories and practices
• Knowledge analysis of moderate accounting projects
• Strong MS Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Visio. Intermediate skill set in Microsoft Excel, including (but not limited to) Pivots, Sumifs, IFs, and Vlookups
• Intermediate experience with general ledger accounting transactions
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in use of common desktop/web applications
• Ability to apply more advanced accounting concepts in the completion of assignments
• Ability to gather, organize and perform
• Ability to share information with and receive information from customers and colleagues using effective, clear, persuasive and audience-appropriate verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Make decisions based upon relevant information while using sound judgement and integrity
• Inspire others toward a common vision, while fostering trust, ethics and credibility with customers and colleagues
• Demonstrate respect, equitable behavior and empathy for a diverse community
• Identify problems and seek the best solutions working in a collaborative work environment
• Strive for high quality performance, take the initiative to make improvements, champion change and deliver results
• Deliver high quality, innovative service to all customers and colleagues
• Take accountability and use discretion and sound judgement in managing Health System resources
• Use a holistic approach to align priorities with overarching goals
• Encourage cooperation, collaboration and partnerships among customers and colleagues

• CPA license or CPA candidate desired
• 2-3 years accounting experience desired

• 50% - Accounting, General Ledger and Reporting
• 20% - Reporting, Workflow Processes and Documentation
• 10% - Process Research, Design, Redesign and Documentation
• 10% - Communication, Development, Documentation and Education
• 10% - Special Projects and Other

The General Accounting Department is one of five departments reporting to the Health System Controller.

• Salary or Pay Range: $28.16 - $48.47
• Salary Frequency:
  Hourly
• Salary Grade:
  Grade 19
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  GEN ACCOUNTANT 2
• UC Job Code: 007736
• Number of Positions: 2
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): 8 hours
• Location:
  
  UCDHAS Building (HSP
  165)
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• Hybrid work arrangement:
  This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. See the Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or UC Davis Employees for full details, including union-negotiated benefits where applicable.

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