Senior Financial Analyst (Fixed Assets)

University Hospital, Newark NJ•Newark, NJ

1h•$79,393 - $114,158

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst (Fixed Assets) conducts financial analysis, participates in or oversees assigned department projects, and performs advanced account analysis of complex financial transactions. The role performs accounting functions including preparing comprehensive journal entries, month-end account analysis, and reconciling capitalized fixed assets, other assigned accounts, and schedules in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The analyst maintains current and accurate account reconciliations, prepares schedules and analyses for monthly internal financial statements and fiscal year-end audits, and monitors account balances to ensure discrepancies and reconciling items are resolved promptly. The position also supports fixed-asset accounting, maintains data used to prepare financial statements, and keeps current with applicable federal, state, and University Hospital regulations, laws, and policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required; equivalent education or related experience may substitute year for year.
At least four years of experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial analysis required.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required.

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial analysis preferred.
Experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
Knowledge of Banner Finance software systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze and maintain accurate, current account reconciliations; prepare schedules and analyses for monthly internal financial statements and fiscal year-end audits.
Review and monitor account balances for accurate representation and timely resolution of discrepancies and reconciling items.
Prepare monthly schedules and analyses related to fixed assets.
Reconcile Finance module extracts and interfaces for capitalized assets using ad hoc reports.
Prepare detailed reconciliations of capitalized fixed assets and maintain the Plant Ledger used by University Hospital, following up on and resolving reconciling items.
Prepare journal entries for financial activities, including fixed-asset capitalization, accrued expenses, expense reclassifications, and other assigned entries.
Maintain and update underlying data, including plant funding, general accounting, and grants data, that supports preparation of financial statements.
Stay current with federal, state, and University Hospital regulations, laws, and policies, including changes or modifications.