Accountant

JOB DETAILS *Department:*Foundation Administration *FTE:*1.00 (80 hours per pay period) *Workdays:*Monday - Friday *Shift(s):*Days *Location:*Hybrid/*seeking local candidate/

*Purpose of this position:*Under minimal supervision, the Staff Accountant is primarily concerned with the accounting functions for the health care system.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Prepares, reconciles, and analyzes routine and complex financial statements and reports

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  Prepares journal entries, difficult and complex accounting entries, transactions and reconciliations

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  Performs routine work in verifying compliance to procedures, effectiveness of management controls, and the accuracy of accounting and other financial information

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  Conducts less complex surveys, analyses and system and procedural studies, and recommends changes in procedures and methods

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  Prepares written documentation of work activities, such as routine work papers and audit reports, and procedures

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  Participates in the installation of new systems and procedures

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  May prepare analysis of various ledger accounts

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  May review expenditures and accounting procedures of contractual vendors and compare vendor budgets with purchase of service contracts for compliance to contract stipulations

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  Assists higher level auditors/accountants in the examination and analysis of accounting methods and procedures

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  May provide assistance, work direction, training or supervision to employees engaged in paraprofessional or clerical accounting activities

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  May perform special projects and provide assistance to other Units, Departments, etc. on audit or accounting related matters

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  Prepares journal entries to be posted to general ledger

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  Prepares reconciliation of assigned trial balance accounts

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  Analyzes financial statements and detailed expense reports, explains variances to trend, and prepares month–end narratives

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  Assists Senior Accountant in the preparation of monthly financial statements and other financial reports

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  Assists in the preparation of the annual year–end audit

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  Assists in compiling, formulating and reviewing fiscal budgets

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  All work is self–reviewed for reasonableness and with a complete understanding before being presented as evidenced by analysis and ability to explain your work

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  Maintains record retention and filing system

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  Other duties as assigned

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  Grant Accounting Functions

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  o Prepares, reconciles and analyzes routine and complex financial activities for grants o Reviews and administers financial terms and conditions of grants including funder agency reporting, time and effort requirements, budgets, billing, and grant closing procedures o Assists higher-level auditors/accountants in the examination and analysis of grant accounting methods and procedures o Assists in the preparation of the grant financial reconciliations and any grant audits o Assists in compiling, formulating and reviewing grant budgets

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QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

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• Graduation from an accredited college with a major in accounting, business administration with emphasis in accounting, or other specialty area related to the duties of the position
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• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience
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Preferred Qualifications:

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• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred
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• One to three (1-3) years of general ledger experience in an automated environment preferred
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Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

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• Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of financial reporting system
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• Demonstrates initiative and follow through
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• Must have strong spreadsheet skills (i.e., Excel)
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• Attention to detail
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• Strong work ethic
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• Deemed Reliable
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• Possess Integrity
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Title: Accountant

Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

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