Budget/Accounting Analyst

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization:
Otolaryngology

Job Summary:
In your pivotal role as Budget/Accounting Analyst, you will support both the Department of Otolaryngology and the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with coordinating, monitoring, analyzing, and assisting in the preparation of the departmental budget; you will also conduct complex financial and budget analysis to assess and enhance financial and related operational methods and activities, as well as prepare financial and cost accounting reports.

REQUIRED:
• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience); degree in Finance/Accounting is ideal
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Strong background in financial planning and analysis
• Intermediate to Advance level of Excel proficiency

You will work on site at the main VUMC campus and will work Monday-Friday, standard daytime business hours.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

The specialists at Vanderbilt Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery are worldwide leaders in research. As pioneers in the otolaryngology field, our discoveries are making a significant impact on science, as well as changing surgical and treatment options available to patients. For more information, please visit https://www.vumc.org/ent/research-and-clinical-trials.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Budget Planning & Analysis

• Analyze, prepare, and reconcile data for department budgets and forecasts, including personnel salary/wage data, program-based spending plans, and clinical billing metrics.
• Evaluate variances between budget and actual results. Select and export source data from financial systems, compare actuals with prior period and current budgets, and make projections and recommendations.
• Integrate a broad knowledge of Vanderbilt systems, accounting practices, budgetary guidance, and operations into departmental financial planning.

Budget Reporting

• Design, develop, and implement dynamic financial/budget reporting. For department reporting, leverage existing out-of-the-box reports, build custom reports where needed, and develop additional analyses in Excel.
• Prepare periodic and ad hoc financial analyses to identify trends and support departmental decision-making.
• Communicate financial information to VUMC stakeholders of varying seniority and functions, responding to requests for information with accurate and timely follow-up.

Accounting and Financial Operations

• Maintain compensation accrual schedules, validate liability balances, and prepare month-end and year-end journal entries.
• Prepare and review financial transactions in accounting system according to month-end and year-end close schedules.
• Provide end user guidance on booking transactions to promote consistency in financial accounting and reporting.

General

• Maintain confidentiality of data.
• Apply Financial Management budget guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Use creative problem-solving skills.
• Use excellent written and oral communication skills.

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:
3 years

Education:
Bachelor's

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

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