UW MEDICINE PROGRAM FINANCIAL ANALYST_

Seattle

Req #: 235812

Department: UW MEDICINE ACCOUNTING

Job Location Detail: UW Tower (4333 Brooklyn Avenue NE, Seattle)

Posting Date: 07/02/2024

Closing Info:

Open Until Filled

Salary: $6,468 - $9,702 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes:

As a UW employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. (w.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/07/prostaff.pdf)

**UW Medicine Accounting** has an outstanding opportunity for a **UW Medicine Program Financial Analyst** **Work Schedule**

+ Full time for duration of assignment

+ Hybrid Work Schedule

+ Mon - Fri **DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION**

The **Program Financial Analyst** is responsible for the daily accounting, reporting and analysis for fixed assets, both construction projects and equipment, for UW Medical Center “UWMC” and UW Medicine Shared Services “UWMSS”.

The **Program Financial Analyst** will be responsible for the analytical work that underlies the production and review of the hospital and shared services financial statements as they pertain to fixed assets and the depreciation of such assets. The **Program Financial Analyst** will also be responsible for analyzing, documenting and correcting problems associated with the recording and reporting of these fixed assets. Complexity arises from the continued work across UWM to integrate and consolidate clinical and administrative systems, processes, and resources. Chief among these initiatives is the stabilization of the newly implemented Workday Financial System, where this individual will play a role in the reconciliation of current year catch-up transactions, capitalization of assets, as well as design and deployment of future state fixed asset, practices, and processes.

**POSITION HIGHLIGHTS**

+ Requires in-depth knowledge of the equipment purchases across the Health System entities. In addition, a critical understanding of the timing and nature of significant transactions affecting fixed assets is necessary, in order to support reliable accounting, reporting and analysis.

+ A comprehensive knowledge of health system financial data and data structures as well as keen understanding of how data is used and needs to be used in financial reporting processes and financial functions is key to being successful in this position.

+ Organizational and collaborative skills are needed to make the best use of time and resources to respond to requests timely and address issues effectively with the various stakeholders. **PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** _Capitalization, depreciation and related accounting entries_

+ Prepares all calculations and general ledger entries related to capital including depreciation, retirements, salvage value or other entries

+ Assures entries are consistent with GAAP, GASB and other relevant policies and guidelines. Develops/revises and communicates accounting related capital policies and procedures as necessary

+ Prepares monthly reconciliations and reconciles against the asset accounting and general ledger _Workday financial accounting system_

+ Maintains the UWMC and UWMSS assets on the UWM Workday asset accounting system

+ Prepares asset documentation including total cost and useful life and enters this information into the asset accounting system

+ Prepares asset retirement documentation as required _Capital Reporting_

+ Prepares, analyzes and distributes capital reports for use by accounting, hospital administrators, finance and auditors _Equipment and Construction Project Tracking/Accounting_

+ Designs and develops spreadsheets to monitor UWMC and UWMSS Equipment purchases and Construction projects

+ Works closely with UW Medicine Finance, UW Medicine Supply Chain Management and University Capital Accounting on issues

+ Assures the integrity and accuracy of these Workday reports and reconciliations **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

+ 4-6 years of experience in accounting operations, including month-end close

+ Highly organized; demonstrated ability to run a process involving multiple stakeholders across a wide range of disciplines, ensuring adherence to policies around approvals, testing, documentation and communication

+ Demonstrated ability to delve into new subject areas and quickly understand the fundamentals

+ Demonstrated excellent written/oral communication skills, technical documentation skills, user liaison skills, and personal interaction abilities

+ Ability to work independently with a high degree of reliability, accuracy and productivity, navigating any reporting data domain or subject areaOR

+ An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements **ABOUT UW MEDICINE – A HIGHER DEGREE OF HEALTHCARE**

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

**Become part of our team.** Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.