Senior Accountant

Looking to join and lead a dynamic team at Ohio State University Physicians where excellence meets compassion?

Who we are

With over 100 cutting-edge outpatient center locations, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while fostering a collaborative work environment, our buckeye team includes more than 1,800 nurses, medical assistants, physicians, advanced practice providers, administrative support staff, IT specialists, financial specialists and leaders that all play an important part. As an employee of Ohio State University Physicians (OSUP), you'll be an integral part of a team committed to advancing healthcare, education, and professional growth.

Our culture

At OSUP, we foster a culture grounded in the values of inclusion, empathy, sincerity, and determination. We meet our teams where they are, coming together to serve each other and our community.

Our benefits

We know that having options and robust benefit plans are important to you. OSUP prioritizes the wellbeing of our team and that’s why we offer our employees a flexible, competitive benefit package. In addition to medical, dental, vision, health reimbursement accounts, flexible spending accounts, and retirement, we also offer an employee assistance program, paid time off, holidays, and a wellness program designed to support our employees so they can live their best lives. As an OSUP employee, you will be eligible for these various benefits depending on your employment status.

Purpose:  The Senior Accountant is responsible for accounting and cash management functions including accounting and accurate reporting on financial statements, reconciliations of balance sheet general ledger accounts, and timely completion of the month end close process. Assists management with analyzing trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. Assembles highly confidential and sensitive information. Supports OSUP goals and values through professional communication and positive working relationships. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare month-end closing financial statements in accordance with company policies and standards
• Distribute financial statements and supporting documentation upon completion to appropriate management personnel within established deadlines
• Conduct review of financial statements and supporting documentation as part of monthly close process. Research and document results of variances.
• Prepare reports and schedules, prepare journal entries, analyze and prepare summaries of accounts, and verify reports for accuracy.
• Act as a subject matter expert to new and existing staff.
• Maintain a current working knowledge of accounting system and how it can be effectively utilized. Make recommendations for optimization of business processes and system. Provide training to internal and external stakeholders. Participate as SME onsoftware upgrades and/or design changes including providing input, evaluation, and validation of changes
• Prepare and communicate financial results to senior level management
• Develop and maintain working relationships with clinic and revenue cycle peers to  correlate financial and clinical operations. 
• Facilitate monthly review meetings for presentation of financial statements with department leadership
• Prepare ad-hoc reports; collect, analyze, and summarize financial information and trends.
• Provide guidance in developing department policy, financial plans, and forecasts.
• Responds to audit inquiries during the annual OSUP audits of financial statements and pension.
• Provide information to ensure compliance with tax reporting and compliance matters.Participate on process improvement teams.
• Assist the Accounting Manager and Sr. Accounting Manager in developing recommendations on department policies, financial plans, forecasts, and fiscal responsibilities.
• Identify fixed assets and work with the Fixed Asset Manager to ensure proper accounting and tagging, in accordance with OSUP financial accounting policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership to staff accountants
• Other duties or special projects as assigned.

Requirements:  Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business, or related field or equivalent amount of school and work experience with advanced degree or certification preferred. Five or more years of progressive accounting experience providing accounting, reporting, and compliance functions.

Preferences:  Experience with Workday and Kronos Payroll Systems

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in healthcare industry preferred.
• Advanced knowledge inand experience with Microsoft Office tools including Outlook and Excel.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of financial statements including balance sheet, statement of operations, and cash flow.
• Ability to conduct analysis of financial statements and other data sources to assist management in identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to translate GAAP concepts to others in a clear and concise format.
• Ability to interpret changes in subsidiary ledger transactions and the impact on financial and other reports, including intercompany transactions, as well as review, reconcile, and interpret these changes.
• Current working knowledge of fixed assets, financial reporting, payroll, and account reconciliation, accounts payable, and multi-location support.
• Ability to understand and document accounting systems and procedures.
• Ability to train staff in accounting,  software and analysis skills.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data and develop, recommend, and implement solutions.
• Position serves as a facilitator in change management within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Well-organized, strong attention to detail, ability to effectively multi-task and set priorities.
• Ability to work with a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Ability to respond appropriately in pressure situationsand to maintain a professional demeanor.  
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.