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Senior Accountant - 136427

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers
United States, California, San Diego
6256 Greenwich Drive (Show on map)
Sep 17, 2025
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 08/27/25 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 09/05/25. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. DESCRIPTION Senior Accountant position requiring a strong understanding of general ledger accounting, experience in monthly and year-end general ledger close processes, and experience in performing monthly account reconciliations. The position involves a variety of accounting functions such as analyzing, monitoring, preparing and reconciling financial information to ensure accurate and complete financial reporting. The incumbent independently prepares journal entries, maintains and/or reconciles general ledger accounts, utilizes and applies accounting practices and standards in the completion of work assignments, and prepares ad hoc analyses/financial reports/spreadsheets as requested. This will include accounting assignments that require review of data from a variety of factors and multiple sources. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Nine (9) years of related accounting experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus five (5) years of related experience/training. Related experience: accounting functions and theory regarding general ledger accounting, complex chart of accounts tools and automated general ledger utilization. Advanced knowledge of accounting function. Ability to extract, verify, and compile accounting information from multiple sources to complete work assignments. Advanced ability to effectively present complex accounting and finance related information verbally and in writing. Advance experience using financial transactions and systems, as well as related policy, accounting, and unique regulatory compliance requirements Advanced knowledge of common desktop / web applications. Advanced knowledge of analytical procedures used in accounting project of complex scope. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 3 to 5 years' experience in hospital / healthcare accounting. Familiarity with accounting for hospital contractual deductions. Large business accounting experience and/or Health care system accounting system experience. Strong analytical skills, experience in application of analytical techniques and procedures used in accounting projects of moderate to semi-complex scope. Experience with Oracle accounting software and familiarity with automated patient accounting/billing systems, such as Epic. Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Excel, such as the utilization of Pivot Tables and V-Lookups. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs. Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical. Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $88,000 - $161,600 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $42.15 - $77.39 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).