Staff Accountant

Apply for Job Job ID 369997

Location Twin Cities

Job Family Finance

Full / Part Time Full-Time

Regular / Temporary Regular

Job Code 8223FG

Employee Class Civil Service

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About the Job

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant will provide financial management, oversight, analysis, and guidance to the Community University Health Care Center (CUHCC). Located in south Minneapolis, CUHCC is the first and oldest community health center, providing medical care, dental care, mental health care and social services to people of all ages and income levels.

Job duties include : review and approval of expenses, assigning payroll allocations, advising clinical and administrative staff on policy and processes, creating reports, reconciling and forecasting financials, resolving discrepancies, and post-award grant and foundation accounting. A self-starter with in-depth knowledge of accounting principles and the ability to interpret contracts and University policies will thrive in this role.

This position is a primarily remote position, with the occasional need to work in-person. This may change in the future based on business needs.

Job Responsibilities

ACCOUNTING ACTIVITIES - 55%

• Maintain CUHCC's chart of accounts in accordance with University and College policy, clearly communicating chartfield strings to relevant staff and regularly reviewing transactions to resolve discrepancies and process corrections.
• Approve financial transactions in PeopleSoft, ensuring accuracy and adherence to University policies and procedures.
• Request invoices to ensure accurate, timely billings to customers for non-sponsored receivables.
• Convert modified accrual-based accounting from PeopleSoft to accrual-based accounting for month-end financial reporting, maintaining documentation to be used by the organization for reporting and compliance needs.
• Review all revenue accounts on a monthly basis to make sure revenue is recognized accurately based on revenue recognition principles and deferred revenue (unearned) is well documented and tracked for future revenue recognition.
• Monthly reconciliation of OCHIN Epic and PeopleSoft financial systems, identifying any discrepancies, making corrections and improving workflows as needed.
• Collaborate with Accounts Receivable to make the necessary journal entries and reconciliations for Bad Debt, the Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts and Write Offs, ensuring that OCHIN Epic aligns with the General Ledger in EFS.
• Run fiscal year end close accounting processes, reconciling revenue and expense accounts for accuracy, and testing for discrepancies between source system (PeopleSoft) and finalized financial reports.
• Work with financial analyst on annual budget preparation, inputting the detailed and position budgets into EFS and closing out chartfield strings as needed.

Special projects as assigned.

FUND ACCOUNTING - 25%

OTHER REPORTING - 20%

Qualifications

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

About the Department

CUHCC serves nearly 11,000 patients a year through over 55,000 visits annually. The patient population comes from over 12 different racial and ethnic groups that span five continents. CUHCC's mission is to seek health equity in our community by advancing the well-being of diverse people. Candidates must be able to adapt behaviors to others' styles; interact with people who have different values, cultures, or backgrounds; be of service to difficult people; optimize the benefits of having a diverse workforce.

Teamwork is an essential skill to promote synergy within the organization. Candidates must be able to share due credit with coworkers; display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment; work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and solicit opinions from coworkers; display team spirit.

Candidates must have excellent communication skills and be able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with customers or clients; listen well.

Staff is expected to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; do what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; deal with service failures and prioritize customer needs.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range : $36.06 / hr - $43 / hr or between $75,005 - $89,440; depending on education / qualifications / experience

Time Appointment Category : 100% Appointment

Position Type : Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes :

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U :

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).