Senior Accountant (Finance Federal Grants) - 100% REMOTE

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Accountant analyzes and reviews financial data and independently prepares financial statements and reports, applying accounting concepts, principles, practices, regulations, and terminology. The position applies relevant regulations, policies, and procedures and supports Finance-Grants at Vanderbilt Health. The role evaluates accounting system procedures, reviews and presents financial information, verifies and reconciles complex transactions and accounts, prepares journal and closing entries and general ledger accounts, and produces financial reports and schedules. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Four years of relevant work experience.
Advanced knowledge of financial accounting practices and principles, including analyzing and interpreting financial statements and developing and presenting reports.
Advanced knowledge of regulatory compliance, including interpreting and explaining rules and regulations in complex situations.
Advanced problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis and process improvement.
Intermediate communication skills.
Novice-level peer leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and recommend improvements to accounting system procedures to ensure accurate application of accounting principles.
Analyze, review, and present information and summary reports.
Approve and verify transactions and reconcile highly complex transactions and accounts.
Prepare complex journal and closing entries and general ledger accounts.
Format, design, and prepare moderate-to-complex financial reports and schedules.
Apply applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.