Accountant at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio

Job Description:

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Job Title:AccountantDepartment:Health System Shared Services | General Accounting and Reimbursement

Scope of Position

The Financial Services Department provides financial information, support, and analysis to all operations within the Health System and the Medical Center. Financial information systems are maintained and supported to provide information and analysis of existing operations as well as proposed programs/projects. The department provides support to the Business Units for monthly financial and statistical reporting, operating and capital budgeting, revenue management and charge entry support, reimbursement support and cost report filings, cost accounting and managed care system support, property management, accounts payable, and a wide variety of financial analysis. This position is committed to developing comprehensive and complex financial analysis of programs and projects, which incorporate knowledge, and understanding of healthcare and Medical Center operations. This includes knowledge and experience with financial reports, general ledger, budgeting, cost accounting, reimbursement/payment methods, clinical practices/information, etc. The position prepares analyses reports, and presentations for management, clinical staff, etc. which are summarized and demonstrates the key issues while being supported by available and developed data. The duties and responsibilities of this position are project oriented.

Position Summary

Fixed Asset Accounting maintains the integrity of the physical assets of organization. This includes tracking all capital purchases made against budget, recording the disposal or sale of fixed assets and reconciling the cost of all assets, including construction projects recorded by Facilities with those recorded in the General Ledger. Reconciling also includes the coordination of physical inventories conducted within each college, unit or department and coordinating the results with both external and internal auditors as well as third-party audits that support the filing of governmental cost reports.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 0 years of relevant experience required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred. Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Excel, Power Point, and Access. Workday financial experience preferred. Must possess analytical and problem solving skills and demonstrate the ability to work independently and take initiative for process improvement. Must demonstrate ability to ensure quality in own work and develop strategies to assure accurate presentations.

Additional Information:Location:Ackerman Rd, 660 (0242)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40
Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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