Senior Accountant

Job Description

The Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial integrity and success across multiple UCSF Health entities including consistent accounting processes are followed across all parts of the organization. Duties will include, but not limited to overseeing general ledger activities with significant transactions that involve inter-company ramifications, financial reporting, audits, reconciliations, and complex financial projects. This role works closely with hospital departments, campus partners, internal and external stakeholders to strengthen financial stewardship, resolve accounting issues, and support accurate and compliant financial reporting. Proven ability to champion the objectives of the accounting department particularly outside of the department often with non-financial stakeholders. Exercise's independent judgement to prioritize workload. Demonstrated track record of solving problems individually and collaboratively along with process improvements.

Qualifications

Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in a related area and five or more years of applicable accounting experience OR HS Diploma/GED and nine years of applicable accounting experience. - Demonstrated skills in accounting, GASB, research, analyzing information and corporate finance. - Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) with the ability to build Excel worksheets and perform financial analysis. - Ability to independently gather, organize, and perform complex accounting-related analysis to complete work assignments. - Proven ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing. - Possesses a sense of urgency; identifies challenges and problems and takes the initiative to identify solutions. - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people in diverse and different settings. - Flexibility to perform a variety of detailed accounting functions and meet established deadlines. - Ability to effectively facilitate change in an environment where the structure may evolve rapidly. - Well-developed problem-solving skills - The ability to work one day a week onsite in Emeryville or when required. Preferences: - Five or more years of applicable accounting experience working in a healthcare setting. - Certified Public Accountant. The ability to work onsite in Emeryville when required, based on business needs. Note: We are not providing any type of visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

EEO Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.