Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

1d•$96,960 - $117,000

About The Position

Finance, Planning, and Budgeting’s Financial Reporting team provides the University of Washington’s consolidated financial reporting and oversees other enterprise-critical financial and accounting operations. Reporting to the Accounting and Financial Reporting Manager, the Senior Financial Reporting Analyst analyzes and supports the timely and accurate preparation of monthly and quarterly University-wide financial statements. The role evaluates financial reporting data; prepares journal entries and supporting schedules; and analyzes supporting schedules and footnote disclosures for the University’s annual Financial Report, prepared under Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and the State of Washington State Administrative and Accounting Manual (SAAM). The analyst also analyzes, prepares, and validates supporting schedules and disclosures for the Office of Financial Management’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The position conducts in-depth analysis of financial data and reporting information to support institution-wide financial reporting and business decisions; contributes to analysis of financial results; develops and monitors financial reporting metrics; evaluates trends and variances; identifies risks and opportunities; conducts accounting research; and recommends process improvements to strengthen University accounting and financial reporting processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field and five years of experience in full-scope accounting, including use of automated systems and data analysis tools, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the degree.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including designing and building complex calculations and building, formatting, and documenting user-friendly, intuitive, and logical workbooks.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and explain financial results and formulate and implement process improvements.
Collaborative, customer-service attitude with a strong focus on process improvement.
Experience working with diverse groups, stakeholders, and teams.
Collaborative, inclusive, and service-oriented leadership style and ability to foster excellence, accountability, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

CPA license or demonstrated progress toward CPA designation.
Experience in public accounting.
Working knowledge of GAAP according to GASB.
Working knowledge of Workday and/or Lease Query financial systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

Analyze and support the timely and accurate preparation of monthly and quarterly University-wide financial statements.
Evaluate financial reporting data and prepare journal entries and supporting schedules.
Analyze supporting schedules and footnote disclosures for the University’s annual Financial Report prepared according to GASB and SAAM requirements.
Analyze, prepare, and validate supporting schedules and disclosures for the Office of Financial Management’s ACFR.
Analyze financial data and reporting information to support institution-wide financial reporting and business decisions.
Contribute to the analysis of financial results; develop and monitor financial reporting metrics; evaluate trends and variances; and identify risks and opportunities.
Conduct accounting research and recommend process improvements to strengthen accounting and financial reporting processes.
Support data management and analytics, campus support, financial reporting, process improvement, and special projects.