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Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership and Innovation. These are the values that define UConn Health, and we are looking for team members that share these same values. Our top rated organization is looking to add a Staff Accountant I to our Research Finance Department. If you have a background in this unique field we want to hear from you.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS OFFERED:
Industry-leading health insurance options and affordability
Generous vacation and sick-time plans
Multi-channel retirement options (pension and match options)
Tuition waiver and reimbursement for employees and qualified family members
Quick commute access from I-84, Rte 9 and surrounding areas
State of the art facility and campus environments
Progressive leadership and educational development programs available
At UCHC this class is accountable for performing various tasks and processes within the Research Finance Department. The Staff Accountant I is responsible for a full range of standard accounting, auditing, budgeting and other fiscal analyses which require the exercise of some independent judgment in applying basic accounting principles within the Research Finance department. This position is cross campus and will manage tasks and workloads related to both UConn Health and UConn Storrs and will be the point of contact for customers in various roles on both campuses.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under general supervision of the Research Finance Director
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May lead lower level employees.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Works collaboratively and proactively to meet departmental deadlines including month end closing schedules, informational requests, surveys, timely account reconciliations, internal/external reporting, documentation, and other tasks as assigned. Maintains and balances an interrelated group of accounts and subsidiary accounts in compliance with applicable legal requirements including Foundation, discretionary and affiliate funds; analyzes and prepares standard financial reports, statements and projects using standard and fund accounting principles, methods and applications; analyzes, reconciles, prepares and monitors budgets using finance, accounting, budget and cost control procedures; assists in the preparation of complex financial statements of the OVPR; examines financial documents to ensure accuracy and conformance with requirements by reviewing related records, provisions and/or regulations; Manage the day to day cross campus activity for research administration activities, booking journal entries for both UConn Health and UConn Storrs. Supports accounting for research cores/service centers on both campuses, including budgeting, financial reporting, costing/rate development, rate audits and system administration. Works on special projects as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices; knowledge of federal and state financial regulations; knowledge of computerized financial systems; proficient computer skills; good interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively, written and oral; ability to effectively communicate accounting information, policies and procedures; ability to analyze and evaluate financial statements and other accounting reports and documents; ability to apply accounting methods and procedures.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: General Experience.
Four (4) years para-professional experience (exercise of some independent judgment in applying basic accounting principles) in accounting, auditing or financial examining.
Substitution: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Auditing or closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Previous experience with cost accounting
Experience with testing and implementing systems
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
SCHEDULE: 40 hour work week, Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30 pm, 30 minute unpaid meal break.
Why UConn Health
UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.
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