Accountant 1, College of Medicine, Office of Accounting & Finance
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Job Overview
As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best- in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients.
The Office of Accounting and Finance is currently hiring a full-time Accountant 1. This individual will perform basic accounting functions such as ledger/fund analysis and reconciliation, cost analysis, review/reconcile budget to actuals, preparing and/or posting accounting documents, invoice customers, and perform collection functions.
This position is eligible for remote work once training is complete.
Essential Functions
- Set-up and Maintain Billing Codes. Invoice Customers.
- Customer follow-up on outstanding Accounts Receivables.
- Maintain routine account journals and prepare basic financial statements.
- Monitor and interpret financial data in the development of cost analysis and reports.
- Analyze, establish, and maintain accounting systems.
- May process purchase requisitions, invoices and change orders.
- May perform internal auditing of financial records.
- Prepare financial/statistical analysis reports. Recommend accounting and control systems.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need.
- This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
- Bachelor’s Degree must be in Accounting or related field.
- Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Experience
None.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Fund accounting experience.
- SAP financial software experience.
- Intermediate user of Microsoft products.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary of $51,000 - $53,000 based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
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Accountant 1, College of Medicine, Office of Accounting & Finance
Cincinnati, OH, US
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
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