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Ashland, Ohio, Job Description: The Staff Accountant for the Operations and Planning Division is a critical role in the administering and supporting the financial planning, budgeting, and fiscal accountability of a diverse portfolio of auxiliary and operational services across the University. This role supports operational leaders in making informed, data-driven decisions that align divisional priorities with institutional strategic and financial objectives. The position is responsible for managing revenue and expense budgets for departmental units within the Division and serves as a primary liaison between the Operations and Planning Division and the University Business Office in matters of budget development, forecasting, reconciliation, and financial reporting. The Staff Accountant provides financial oversight and administrative coordination for construction and renovation projects, assists with vendor contract tracking and compliance, oversees invoice processing workflows, manages financial components of rental property leases, and supports financial oversight of campus utility systems including electric, natural gas, water, sewer, and waste services. Essential Position Duties and Responsibilities: Budget Planning and Financial Management: Develop, manage, and monitor annual operating budgets for departments within the Operations and Planning Division, including Maintenance, Custodial Services, Grounds, Life Safety Systems, Student Dining Services, Catering and Conference Services, Campus Bookstore, Campus Security, Mailroom Operations, elements of Student Housing, and Campus Utilities. Collaborate with divisional leadership and the University Business Office to support annual budget planning, mid-year adjustments, and long-range financial forecasting. Prepare and maintain monthly financial reports and detailed actual to budget variance analysis and quarterly year-end forecasting. Perform account reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial transactions across departmental cost centers. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within operational spending and revenue performance. Utility Financial Oversight: Track and reconcile utility expenditures across campus facilities and operational units. Assist with forecasting utility costs based on historical usage, seasonal trends, and rate changes. Support the validation and processing of utility invoices in coordination with Accounts Payable. Maintain financial records related to utility consumption and cost allocation across departments and facilities. Assist divisional leadership in identifying opportunities for improved efficiency and cost management related to utility usage. Capital Projects and Construction Budget Oversight: Assist in establishing and maintaining financial tracking systems for construction and renovation projects. Monitor project budgets, commitments, and expenditures to ensure alignment with approved funding levels. Coordinate with project managers and external vendors to support invoice validation and payment processes. Maintain financial documentation for audit, compliance, and reporting purposes. Vendor Contract and Invoice Administration: Assist with tracking vendor agreements and service contracts to ensure alignment with approved budget allocations. Support contract renewal tracking and financial reporting related to service agreements. Oversee invoice processing workflows for divisional departments, ensuring timely approvals and payment submissions. Collaborate with Accounts Payable and Procurement staff to resolve discrepancies or payment issues. Lease and Rental Property Financial Management: Manage financial records associated with divisional rental properties, including lease payment tracking and reconciliation. Support lease agreement administration in coordination with University leadership and external tenants. Monitor lease-related revenue streams and assist with reporting and forecasting. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; or an Associate's degree in accounting and two (2) years of relevant experience or a high school diploma and experience equivalent to five (5) years of employment in accounting or related work. Demonstrated experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and reconciliation. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems. Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic operational environment. Applicant must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Ashland University will not sponsor or take over sponsorship for an employment visa. Applicant Portal URL: 8379

Hershey, Pennsylvania, Penn State Health  -  Penn State Health Corporation Location:  US:PA: Hershey Work Type:  Full Time FTE:  1.00 Shift:  Day Hours:  8:00a - 5:00p Recruiter Contact:  Garrett C. Kieffer at  gkieffer@pennstatehealth.psu.edu ** Fully Remote Position** SUMMARY OF POSITION: The position will be responsible for providing direct accountant level support to the financial liaison team for Hershey Medical Center (HMC). The main tasks of the position will range from providing clerical support up to and including entry level accountant support. The position supports HMC with oversight provided by the financial liaison team at HMC. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S): Bachelor's degree required. Minimum one (1) year accountant level experience working with large data files and preparing journal entries and balance sheet analysis. WHY PENN STATE HEALTH? Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community. Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below: Be Well  with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton). Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Be Secured  with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection. Be Rewarded  with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program. Be Supported  by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling. WHY PENN STATE HEALTH CORPORATION? There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system.  Within Penn State Health?s Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development and career growth.  YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE?LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence ? that?s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That?s all you. This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities. Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health?s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination. Union:  Non Bargained

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world's most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn't imagine the future, we invent it. If you're passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here! The Finance Division at Carnegie Mellon University is responsible for providing financial management, enterprise planning and stewardship in support of education, research, and strategic goals of the university. As part of the Controller's Office Team, the payroll department supports the entire scope of pay operations for CMU, including staff, faculty, and students, across international and domestic multi-state locations. We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Senior Sponsored Research Accountant to serve as a cornerstone of our research administration team. In this pivotal role, you will be a trusted financial advisor, a compliance leader, and a driver of process innovation. You will govern a complex portfolio of sponsored awards, providing expert guidance to Principal Investigators and department administrators. This position requires a professional with deep subject matter expertise, exceptional analytical acumen, and the ability to navigate the intricate landscape of federal and non-federal research funding. If you are driven to ensure financial integrity and empower groundbreaking research, we invite you to apply. Core Competencies & Responsibilities Strategic Financial Stewardship & Integrity (25%) Drive the financial close process for sponsored projects in collaboration with Cash Management, ensuring absolute adherence to sponsor terms, university policy, and federal regulations. Ensure the integrity of financial data, lead the rigorous reconciliation of all project accounts before the submission of invoices and reports. Govern revenue recognition for the sponsored projects portfolio, ensuring strict compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and institutional standards. Architect the timely and accurate execution of revenue events within the financial system, safeguarding the university's financial records. Compliance Leadership & Expert Consultation (25%) Serve as a key partner and compliance advisor to Principal Investigators (PIs) and department business managers, translating complex regulations into actionable guidance that skillfully balances the PI's scientific objectives with the university's fiduciary and compliance responsibilities. Champion a culture of compliance by proactively identifying, diagnosing, and resolving complex financial issues related to expenditures, reporting, and award terms. Lead and coordinate federal multi-agency audit responses, serving as the principal point of contact, directing the compilation of evidence, and formulating institutional positions and rebuttals. Maintain and disseminate authoritative knowledge of federal regulations, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Function as a key liaison and subject matter expert for the broader campus community, ensuring a consistent and compliant approach to research administration. Comprehensive Award & Systems Governance (20%) Architect the end-to-end setup of new awards, ensuring meticulous alignment with university, sponsor, and federal requirements for both non-profit and for-profit sponsors. Provide expert consultation regarding the financial administration of the award lifecycle, including funding modifications, budget validation against sponsor agreements, and management of financial installments. Ensure seamless data synchronization between project modules and the general ledger to maintain financial accuracy and system integrity. Advanced Portfolio Management & Analytics (25%) Command a diverse and complex portfolio of sponsored projects, applying a sophisticated understanding of sponsor-specific regulations for federal, foundation, and corporate awards. Design and implement intuitive financial dashboards and data visualizations to provide PIs and leadership with real-time insights. Orchestrate the timely and accurate delivery of all financial reports, validating cost-sharing commitments, and monitoring project deliverables to meet all contractual obligations. Conduct sophisticated budget-to-actual variance analysis, identify financial risks and opportunities, and provide PIs with actionable intelligence to guide project spending. Provide rigorous oversight of all sub-awardee invoicing, reporting, and compliance, and monitor key personnel effort to ensure alignment with commitments. Lead the comprehensive reconciliation and final closeout of awards, ensuring all financial, technical, and compliance requirements are satisfied and documented. Process Innovation & Institutional Contribution (5%) Identify and spearhead process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of sponsored project administration. Serve as a subject matter expert on cross-functional project teams and contribute to strategic departmental and institutional goals. Collaborate and champion with research administration and campus teams to identify and implement improvements to shared business and technology processes supporting sponsored awards. Mentor junior staff members, fostering a collaborative environment of continuous learning and professional growth. Engineer training sessions to be used campus-wide to inform the research community of best practices and unified processes. Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work. Required Competencies: A bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in grant and contract accounting, sponsored research administration, or a closely related field. Demonstrated mastery of federal regulations governing research, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), FAR, and CAS. Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with a proven ability to interpret and apply complex policies and regulations. Superior communication and people skills, with the ability to effectively advise and influence a wide range of stakeholders, from faculty to senior administration. High proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., Oracle, Workday, SAP) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Preferred Competencies: An advanced degree (MBA, MPA) or professional certification (CPA, CRA - Certified Research Administrator). Direct experience in a university, academic medical center, or non-profit research institution. Experience managing complex awards such as large federal contracts, clinical trials, or multi-site program projects. Proven experience in leading process improvement projects or system implementation initiatives. A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered. Requirements : Successful background check Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits. Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits , take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays , and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance. Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access , and much more! For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page . At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it's about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations. Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today! Location Pittsburgh, PA Job Function Financial Planning, Analysis, Accounting and Reporting Position Type Staff - Regular Full Time/Part time Full time Pay Basis Salary More Information: Please visit " Why Carnegie Mellon " to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world. Click here to view a listing of employee benefits Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran . Statement of Assurance

Akron, Ohio, Full-Time, Days Onsite The Healthcare Compliance Senior Auditor plays a critical role in supporting Akron Children's Hospital's mission by ensuring adherence to all applicable healthcare laws, regulations, and internal policies. Reporting to the Compliance Manager, this position is responsible for planning and executing in-depth compliance audits, analyzing risk exposures, and guiding corrective actions to promote a culture of integrity and continuous improvement. In addition, this role will include developing critical components of the Compliance Program such as policies, procedures, training modules, and monitoring systems, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry benchmarks. Responsibilities: Duties and Responsibilities · Plan, conduct, and oversee compliance audits in areas including finance, operations, and research. · Analyze audit results to identify root causes and risks; draft concise reports outlining organizational exposure and actionable management plans with assigned responsibilities. · Support drafting, refining, and maintaining compliance documentation aligned with federal and state healthcare regulations. · Design and deliver compelling compliance training sessions to staff, clinical providers, and leadership; ensure staff understand reporting mechanisms and expectations. · Conduct periodic risk assessments, monitoring, and auditing to proactively identify vulnerabilities. · Lead investigations, corrective action plan development, and timely resolution of compliance incidents. · Mentor guest auditors; manage projects and ensure quality assurance. · Work cross-functionally with leadership and team members, including clinical departments, to integrate compliance into day-to-day operations. Technical Expertise · Expert knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid, fraud & abuse statutes). · Proficient in audit methodologies, controls evaluation, and corrective action implementation. · Analytical mindset with strong report writing and presentation skills. · Skilled in audit procedures, data analytics, and compliance training. · Proficient in Epic, Excel, Word, and healthcare billing systems. · Strong communication and organizational skills.   Other information: Education and Experience 1. Education: Bachelor's degree required 2. Certification: CHC (Certified in Healthcare Compliance), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) preferred. 3. Years of relevant experience: Minimum 5 years in healthcare compliance, audit, or related roles required. FTE: 1.000000

Akron, Ohio, Full-time, 40 hours/week Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm Hybrid remote (2-3 days/week onsite) Summary: The Accountant II provides advanced accounting functions including financial and statistical analyses, preparation and submission of financial results, as well as monthly review and analyses for Akron Children's Hospital and its subsidiaries in areas specifically assigned. The position is integral to the monthly general ledger financial closing and reporting of Children's operations in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Relies on education, experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals. The position may provide training, guidance and support to lower level financial positions. Has a degree of creativity, latitude and uses independent judgement to accomplish goals. Responsibilities: 1.Prepares and posts general ledger entries in conjunction with monthly closing processes and reconciles general ledger accounts. Accounting close responsibilities as required. Administration and maintenance of sub ledgers and processes including financial and statistical information. 2.Interacts with internal and external auditors on a routine basis. 3.Assists with general ledger analysis including account reconciliations, monthly and period end closing, ad-hoc reporting and analysis, and year-end audit schedules. 4.Ensures departmental and organizational compliance with current accounting standards, hospital policies and applicable laws and regulations. 5.Other duties as required. Other information: Technical Expertise 1.Experience in accounting is required. 2.Ability to function proactively in a demanding environment is required. 3.Experience working with all levels within an organization is required. 4.Experience in healthcare is preferred.  Experience with Foundation and Grants is preferred. 5.Proficiency in MS Office [Intermediate proficiency in Excel and Word] and work proficiently in an ERP computerized system. Education and Experience 1.Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required. Master's degree is preferred. 2.Certification: CPA is preferred. 3.Years of relevant experience: 3 years of experience is required; prefer at least 5 years of experience. 4.Years of experience supervising: None. Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Status: Fixed Hybrid