Assistant Accounting Manager - UW Medicine Accounting

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

1d•$110,004 - $125,004•Hybrid

About The Position

The UW Medical Center is seeking an Assistant Accounting Manager to support management and oversight of accounting and financial reporting activities across a large, complex healthcare organization. The role ensures financial information is accurate, complete, and timely; strengthens processes and controls; and provides leadership and technical guidance to the accounting team. It requires analyzing and resolving complex accounting matters and collaborating with finance and operational stakeholders. This is a hybrid position requiring the selected candidate to work two days onsite at the UW Tower in Seattle’s University District. It is a regular, 100% FTE position on the first shift. The annual pay range is $110,004 to $125,004. UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. Its mission is to improve public health by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care, and preparing future physicians, scientists, and other health professionals. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work across the UW Medicine family of organizations. The University of Washington is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming community and is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants considered for the position must disclose substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at current and past employment, as required under Washington state law.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience, including financial close, account reconciliation, financial reporting, and analysis.
Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and internal controls.
Demonstrated experience providing supervision, work direction, and technical guidance to accounting staff.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort presenting to staff and Accounting leadership.
Proactive approach, including anticipating problems and seeking solutions.
Ability to effectively manage diversity in the workplace.
Strong organization and management skills, with a proactive and positive working style.
Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to urgent and ad hoc requests.
Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback and foster collaborative working relationships.

Responsibilities

Lead monthly and year-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial analysis for UWMC and UWM Shared Services entities.
Oversee complex, high-volume accounting activities, including patient-related transactions, inventory, cash transactions, expense reports, and inter-affiliate activity, including shared-expense allocations.
Lead reconciliation of real estate common area expenses and reporting to the UW; monitor and update allocation changes in space occupancy.
Process intercompany payroll and other settlements according to schedule.
Develop and enhance accounting procedures, controls, and processes to promote accuracy, efficiency, standardization, and automation.
Prepare and review UWMC financial reporting materials and analyses for management, senior leadership, Board committees, and internal and external audits.
Coordinate the annual physical inventory process, including establishing count requirements, conducting observations and test counts, and reviewing and reconciling results.
Supervise accounting staff by establishing expectations and priorities, providing coaching and technical guidance, managing performance, and completing annual evaluations.
Collaborate with the UWM Financial Reporting Team on accounting standards implementation, inter-affiliate reconciliations, and consolidation activities.
Represent UW Medicine Accounting on committees and task forces and perform other responsibilities as assigned.