Staff Accountant II- Grants-General Accounting

Oversees the fiscal operations of grants with a higher degree of complexity and volume while ensuring compliance with Federal (e.g., the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Uniform Guidance rules), State, and/or local regulations. Performs accounting duties, completes monthly financial analyses, and prepares audit schedules in support of financial statements with immediate levels of complexity.

Location: BROOKLYN HEIGHTS

Biweekly Hours: 80.00

Shift: 8am-5pm

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County's safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary:

Maintains/monitors the financial aspects of various Federal, State, and locally-funded grants and contracts awarded to The MetroHealth System. Oversees the fiscal operations of grants with a higher degree of complexity and volume while ensuring compliance with Federal (e.g., the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Uniform Guidance rules), State, and/or local regulations. Performs accounting duties, completes monthly financial analyses, and prepares audit schedules in support of financial statements with immediate levels of complexity. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• 2 years of financial accounting experience.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite of software products, with a minimum of intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to use a diplomatic approach with customers.
• Able to function at a high level in a demanding environment.
• Willing and able to work additional hours as needed and approved by management (i.e. during the month-end close process).

Preferred:

• Currently a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) through the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA).
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Experience working in an Accounting capacity in the Healthcare industry.
• Experience with financial grant reporting, including knowledge of current regulations from the United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

Physical Requirements:

• May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day.
• May need to sit or stand for extended periods.
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required.
• May need to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion.
• Ability to communicate in face-to-face, phone, email, and other communications.
• Ability to see computer monitor and departmental documents.