Finance Specialist

Note : The following position will be hybrid (working on-site and working from home) based on the Stanford campus, subject to operational needs. Applicants must upload a cover letter and resume to be considered for this opening. The Division of Hospital Medicine in the Department of Medicine is seeking a Finance Specialist (Accountant 2) to join our team at Stanford Health Care. This position will report to the Finance Manager and perform a variety of professional accounting functions involving fiscal interpretation and analysis, reconciliations, and reviews of multiple accounts and transactions. Our Division has seen dramatic growth in the past few years, so we are seeking a candidate with the ability to multi-task and be extremely detail oriented, self-motivated and a team player. The candidate must also have excellent communication skills that allow high level interactions with a diverse academic and medical community. Our Division is comprised of 130 faculty members (and growing) spanning 5 diverse clinical sections, across 3 facilities in the Bay Area (Stanford Health Care, Sequoia Hospital, and Tri-Valley). We are committed to excellence in clinical inpatient medicine, medical education, quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and a broad research portfolio ranging from COVID-19 clinical trials to informatics and AI. Duties include : Analyze accounting transactions and information to summarize current financial position at the unit or organization-wide level. Construct and assemble data for decision making; develop conclusions, and present high level summary of recommendations. Capture, track, and report revenue and expenses; determine appropriate procedures for accounting record preparation, research of transactions and reporting. Oversee, reconcile, and resolve problems relative to complicated accounts. Collect data and perform research on details of transactions. Generate, review, analyze and communicate financial data that reflects actual financial performance against approved budgets. Prepare and present quantitative and qualitative analyses focusing on variances from budget and prior data. Maintain and review accounting process controls; recommend and implement any approved modifications; perform preliminary analysis and recommend solutions. Develop and maintain desktop procedures and process documentation for area of responsibility. Run and analyze financial reports, often from multiple systems; prepare management information reports. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS : Extreme attention to detail. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate policies and procedures. Ability to manage a sponsored project with an understanding of its overall scope and goal. Expert knowledge and fluency of governmental regulations (Uniform Guidance, FAR, etc.). Ability to complete Cardinal Curriculum I and II within first year in role. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED) : Bachelor's degree plus four years of applicable experience, or combination of education and relevant work experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED) : Intermediate proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office; intermediate Excel skills. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with accounting systems and the internet; computer literacy. Understanding of and ability to apply accounting skills and concepts. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Demonstrated communication skills, including the ability to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal audiences and client groups. Demonstrated project management skills and ability to contribute as part of a project team. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks. Frequently sit, sort, file paperwork or parts, grasp lightly, and use fine manipulation, lift, carry, push and pull objects that weigh 10 pounds or less. Occasionally write by hand, twist, bend, stoop and squat. Rarely stand, walk, reach or work above shoulders and use a telephone. WORKING CONDITIONS : May work extended hours during peak business cycles. WORKING STANDARDS : Interpersonal Skills : Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. Promote Culture of Safety : Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, . The expected pay range for this position is $109,388 to $126,604 per annum. 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