Accountant (VUMC IT Budget & Accounting) - REMOTE

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Accountant role at Vanderbilt Health involves analyzing data and preparing financial statements and reports. This position requires the application of accounting concepts, theories, principles, practices, and terminology, with occasional guidance. The role also requires an understanding of applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. The professional administrative functions at Vanderbilt Health include critical supporting roles in various departments such as information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, and facilities. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Requirements

Problem Solving (Intermediate): Uses critical thinking and process improvement i.e. coaches and mentors development of problem statement, describes current state, identifies root causes, creates future state, coaches and mentors development of solutions and action plans with a sustainability plan. Applies appropriate tools to address issues.
Regulatory Compliance (Intermediate): Demonstrates knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations and apply them in difficult, stressful and complex situations. Able to interpret and explain rules and regulations that are ambiguous or unclear. Directs others in interpreting rules and regulations on the job and trains others in them.
Accounting Reporting (Intermediate): Knowledge of the general financial accounting practices and principles. Able to analyze and interpret financial statements as well as develop reports and present them in a comprehensive and intelligent manner.
2 years of relevant work experience
Bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

Analyzes and summarizes routine detailed data in order to prepare statistical and financial reports.
Verifies and approves proper recording of transactions.
Evaluates transactions and recommends proper course of action where discrepancies exist.
Analyzes effects of transactions upon account relationships.
Completes and maintains reconciliations of transactions and accounts.
Prepares complex entries.
Formats, designs, and prepares financial reports and schedules.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.