Financial Accountant II - Accounting

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the preparation and analysis of financial reports prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and maintains financial records for Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Inc. and any assigned affiliates. Participates in upgrade testing, and new software products. Attends Workday sponsored user group meetings related to Capital Modules. Maintains Workday Projects module for capital and capital projects, including budget change control. Provides reporting and monthly close processing steps. Serves as back up to the Workday Business Assets module. Works with other Workday core users to ensure integration quality is maximized. Capitalizes capital projects based on review of expenditures. Works closely with other departments to resolve questions and issues with regard to specific projects. Gathers and analyzes financial data for the preparation of audit schedules.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field, required.
One year of general accounting and general ledger experience, required.
Extensive training in the design and functionality of the AM and AC modules.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Responsibilities

Gathers detailed financial information and responds to questions from both internal and external customers, in a courteous and timely manner.
Prepares and inputs less complex journal entries into the general ledger system, ensuring accuracy.
Prepares less complex balance sheet account reconciliations of various account types, on a periodic basis, explaining and resolving reconciling items.
Assist with analysis of revenues & expenses to ensure accurate & complete financial statement results.
Generates the applicable month-end financial statements and distributes to designated personnel.
Maintaining subledger detail, such Assets, Projects, & Activities and ensuring accuracy in reporting such.
Prepares and submits monthly invoices to external customers for non-patient care services.
Monitors payments received and performs necessary following up on outstanding invoices.
Participates in upgrade testing, and new software products.
Attends Workday sponsored user group meetings related to Capital Modules.
Maintains Workday Projects module for capital and capital projects, including budget change control.
Provides reporting and monthly close processing steps.
Serves as back up to the Workday Business Assets module.
Works with other Workday core users to ensure integration quality is maximized.
Capitalizes capital projects based on review of expenditures.
Works closely with other departments to resolve questions and issues with regard to specific projects.
Gathers and analyzes financial data for the preparation of audit schedules.