Accounting Supervisor

University of California System • Los Angeles, CA

31d • $86,400 - $184,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

UCLA Health is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Supervisor to join our Accounting Department. In this role, you will provide technical and general accounting support to the Assistant Accounting Director and oversee key financial operations, including financial reporting, annual and monthly budgeting, and analytics. You will lead a team of professional accountants and play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of our financial systems and reports.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years or more of extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, and knowledge of fund accounting and healthcare accounting - REQUIRED
• Bachelor's Degree with a major in accounting, business administration or closely related field or equivalent experience, CPA or MBA preferred
• Skill in managing the maintenance of accounting systems and in producing financial reports for medical groups and physician networks
• Ability to analyze accounting processes and practices and recommend necessary changes to improve accuracy, compliance and efficiency
• Demonstrated working knowledge of computerized general ledger and subsidiary systems with an understanding of the flow of information and the ability to recommend enhancements and modifications as necessary
• Skill in utilizing personal computer spreadsheet and word processing applications to prepare reports and presentations, to analyze financial data and prepare communications to various university personnel
• Skill in analyzing information, practices or systems to identify problems, identify patterns, trends and relationships, formulate logical and objective conclusions, recognize alternatives and their implications, and prepare reports
• Demonstrated competence in accounting and business practices to advise department personnel regarding pertinent issues
• Written communication skills to prepare clear and concise correspondence at a level appropriate for the intended audience
• Oral communication skills to correspond with various levels of University personnel and ability to deliver oral presentations
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff within the Accounting department, with other office personnel and with outside departments
• Demonstrated skill in leading professional personnel including the delegation of responsibility, motivation and development of professional skills and attitudes
• Ability to evaluate impact on workload of projects and to meet specified deadlines
• Ability to work independently in setting priorities to ensure that responsibilities are carried out in an accurate and timely fashion
• Ability to adjust working hours and, if necessary, work overtime to meet the needs of the office and reporting deadlines

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Manage the preparation of internal and external financial reports and analyses for leadership and department managers
• Support the month-end and year-end financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate results
• Lead the preparation and review of operational and capital budgets
• Oversee monthly budget variance reporting and financial analysis
• Review and approve journal entries for UCLA Managed Clinics
• Serve as a liaison between accounting and other departments to address financial inquiries and reporting needs
• Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures to enhance compliance and efficiency
• Will be responsible for overseeing and handling special projects as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees