Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Job Summary

Job Summary
The Division of Pediatric Administration at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a Financial Analyst. The Financial Analyst provides a full range of financial services to assigned divisions within the Department of Pediatrics. The Financial Analyst prepares financial reports, conducts special projects, prepares annual budgets and provides financial analysis to all levels of management. The Financial Analyst is able to manage a complex workload of multiple divisions and is effective and efficient in coordinating with division chiefs and other division managers and staff.

The Department of Pediatrics is the second largest department in the University of Utah School of Medicine and one of the largest pediatric departments in the country. We are committed to improving the lives of children through excellence in advocacy, education, research, and clinical care. For more information about the Department of Pediatrics, please visit: http://medicine.utah.edu/pediatrics/. Mutual respect and appreciation are highly valued in the department.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates
• 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately
• Generous paid leave time
• 11 paid Holidays per year
• 50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children
• Flex spending accounts
• Free transit on most UTA services
• Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
• Professional development opportunities

Additional benefits information is available at www.hr.utah.edu/benefits

Responsibilities
Essential Functions / Responsibilities

1. Prepares and interprets management information and other financial reports.
2. Analyzes trends and possible consequences.
3. Analyzes financial documents, statistical data, historical data and presents and interprets for management.
4. Participates in the establishment and maintenance of cost accounting systems.
5. Audits accounting systems, reconciles ledger and payroll data and resolves technical problems; recommends solutions when appropriate.
6. Recommends and implements improvements that affect accounting systems and departmental operations.
7. Prepares, monitors and provides reports for departmental/divisional budgets.
8. Prepares grant budgets and provides assistance with grant proposals.
9. Provides training on financial issues and procedures; provides guidance to more junior staff.
10. Researches and prepares necessary revenue, expense, payroll, journal entries and other accounting procurements and/or corrections.
11. Independently determines the type and nature of analysis to be used to obtain the desired information or results, including data to be collected, analysis methods, presentation, format and report structure.
12. Remains compliant with all accounting procedures in accordance with GAAP and NIH, State, Private, Foundation and University policies (dependent upon the policies surrounding specified funding sources).
13. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects, determining the best course of action or appropriate resources needed to complete a project or address a problem, obtaining valid data and creating clear and understandable reports that reflect the data being sought.
14. Collaborates with centralized financial team to address issues, challenges and trends.
15. Participates in meetings held with colleagues to discuss changes in financial accounting standards, changes within the department, and various issues and resolution techniques.
    
    

DisclaimerThis job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.



Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, or a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); plus two years of related experience. Also required are a thorough knowledge of established accounting principles and practices; spreadsheet and database skills; knowledge of statistics and demonstrated analytical, problem solving, human relation and effective communication skills required.

An advanced degree, such as a Master's of Business Administration, is preferred. Certain positions may require familiarity with hospital billing systems, Medicare and insurance reimbursement regulations, etc.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
Preferences

• Previous experience in research accounting strongly preferred.

Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN40543B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Opportunities for a remote or hybrid telework schedule may be available if supported by operational needs.
Department: 00848 - Pediatric Administration
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $39,300 to $68,349
Close Date: 3/6/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/174866


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