Financial Analyst

University of Utah Health • South Salt Lake, UT

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About The Position

Ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following: Costing, Epic (HB/PB), ACO or insurances, rate negotiation, data analysis, budgeting, & forecasting. Will also have ability to multitask across multiple projects and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position is responsible for preparing financial reports, conducting special projects, and providing financial analysis to all levels of management.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Thorough knowledge of established accounting principles and practices.
• Spreadsheet and database skills.
• Knowledge of statistics and demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
• Effective communication and human relation skills.
• Ability to independently determine the type and nature of analysis to be used to obtain the desired information or results, including data to be collected, analysis methods, presentation, and format and report structure.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects, determining the best course of action or appropriate resources needed to complete a project or address a problem, obtain valid data, and create clear and understandable reports that reflect the data being sought.
• The Financial Analyst must correctly interpret regulations to ensure the University is in compliance with Federal, State and other requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, a related field, or the equivalency.
• Two years of related experience, or equivalency.
• Depending upon department of hire, a valid, State of Utah Driver's License may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Costing, Epic experience (HB/PB), ACO or insurance experience, rate negotiation, data analysis, budgeting, forecasting.
• Ability to multitask across multiple projects and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders
• Advanced degree, such as a Master's degree in Business Administration.
• Some positions may prefer familiarity with hospital billing systems, Medicare and insurance reimbursement regulations, etc.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and interprets management information and other financial reports.
• Analyzes financial documents, statistical data, historical data, and presents to and interprets for management.
• Participates in the establishment and maintenance of cost accounting systems.
• Audits accounting systems, reconciles data, and resolves technical problems or recommends solutions when appropriate.
• Analyzes trends and possible consequences.
• Recommends and implements improvements that affect accounting systems and departmental operations.
• May prepare and monitor departmental budget.
• May provide training on financial issues or procedures or provide guidance to more junior staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level