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Ashland, Ohio, Job Description: The Staff Accountant supports the daily financial operations of the Business Office by processing transactions, maintaining records, and ensuring documentation is complete and accurate in accordance with established policies and procedures. Administer and support the University purchasing card (P-Card) program, including card issuance, training, policy compliance monitoring, review of supporting documentation, and reconciliation of transactions. Review purchasing card and employee expense activity to ensure compliance with University policies, internal controls, and applicable regulations. Provide guidance and customer service to faculty, staff, and departmental budget managers regarding accounting procedures, purchasing card usage, account coding, and financial policies. Perform monthly reconciliations of assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through accurate recording, analysis, and documentation of financial transactions. Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including account analysis, accrual entries, reconciliations, and preparation of supporting schedules. Record and/or required journal entries, accruals and reclassifications for the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes. Process the allocation of departmental costs, such as telephone, postage, and copies with the assistance of student workers. Assist and prepare financial reports, account analyses, and supporting documentation for management review. Assist with annual audits by preparing work papers, schedules, account reconciliations, and responding to auditor requests. Assist with special projects, process improvement initiatives, financial system testing, and other duties as assigned. Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed. Other Duties as assigned or requested by the Controller and Assistant Controller. Required Qualifications: Associate's degree in accounting, finance, business, operations, or a related area from an accredited university or college. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Demonstrated experience with account reconciliations, financial analysis, bookkeeping, purchasing card administration, or general ledger accounting. Ability to manage multiple assignments and projects, meet deadlines, use sound judgment, and interpret local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations; through self-directed professional readings and attending professional development training. Proficiency and/or a willingness to learn data management systems and computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Suite of products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI). Excellent communication (written, verbal and presentation) skills. Sound organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships. Diplomacy, tact, and discretion are essential. Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects and priorities with minimal supervision as well as work as part of the team. 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: 8637

Cincinnati, Ohio,   Current UC employees must apply internally via  SuccessFactors     Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati   Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation?s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called ?the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at  uc.edu .      UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service.  We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC?s success.      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 Department of Accounting and Finance, College of Medicine is seeking to hire an Accountant 2. This position will be responsible for monthly department fund reconciliation, procurement and entering contracts into PACE system as needed. Also, this position will be responsible for post award grant management, monthly reconciliation of expense reports, collaborating with faculty to manage effort allocation, expense compliance and controls, and award progress.   This position will offer flexibility for a hybrid remote schedule for applicants with a residence within OH/IN/KY once training is complete.  Remote work arrangements are subject to change in accordance with university policies.     Starting salary for this position is $61,000 - $63,000 annually. Final pay rate will be determined based on candidate qualifications and experience.   Essential Functions Maintain account journals and prepare financial statements. Maintain, analyze and reconcile ledgers/funds. Monitor and interpret financial data in the development of cost/budget analysis and reports. Prepare complex variance analysis of budget vs. actual. Develop, analyze, establish, and maintain accounting systems. Perform internal auditing or financial records and act as lead. Analyze complex financial and operating data and prepare management reports, financial statements, and projections. Prepare, review and post accounting documents. Recommend accounting and control systems. Oversee inventory control. Ability to interact comfortably and confidently with both internal and external customers. Ability to initiate objectives with minimal supervision. Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating reports. Ability to maintain confidentiality. 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. Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement. Required Experience Two (2) years of accounting related work experience. Additional Qualifications Considered Fund accounting experience. SAP financial software experience. Intermediate skill level using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook), Internet and web-based systems. 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. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:   Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:    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 based on experience Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription) Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs Professional development & mentorship opportunities   To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our  Careers Page .   UC is an E-Verify employer.  If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.     Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal . We are unable to consider ?easy apply? applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at  jobs@uc.edu .   Equal Opportunity Employer.  Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.   REQ: 103364

Cincinnati, Ohio,   Current UC employees must apply internally via  SuccessFactors     Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati   Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation?s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called ?the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at  uc.edu .      UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service.  We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC?s success.      About Government Cost Compliance The Government Cost Compliance department (GCC) in the Office of Research ensures university-wide compliance with applicable federal cost principles and established university policies. Job Overview The GCC department is seeking to fill a Sponsored Research Accountant 2 position. This position will be responsible for managing financial aspects of research grants and sponsored projects, ensuring compliance with institutional policies, sponsor regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). It will serve as the key liaison between Principal Investigators (PIs) and research administrators, providing guidance and oversight on post-award financial matters related to salary reallocations and effort certification. The position involves day-to-day administration of grants, including managing salary transfer requests and ensuring effort certification compliance. Essential Functions Review and approve salary cost transfer requests, verifying their accuracy and approve the associated personnel change requests. Oversee labor verification processes by managing required employee training, issuing notifications for overdue labor verification statements, and researching and resolving issues related to verification schedules and system or process errors that prevent statements from being generated or distributed. Administer grant awards (federal, state, local, private and internal grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements) from a myriad of funding agencies. Establish and maintain grant records and files ensuring their accuracy and completeness. Close out grant accounts by reconciling account, sample unusual transactions for compliance, prepare final invoice and/or reports and ensure non-financial reports are submitted. Complete agency invoices and reports in accordance with awards terms and conditions by utilizing various systems. Pursue and report on collection of past due invoices. Review award notices. Create and maintain grant accounts according to the agreements, adding and modifying budgets. Request set-up of awards in Student Financial Aid System. Review and approve salary and non-salary Cost Transfers (CTR) and Cost Reallocation requests. Resolve grant coding errors. Manage a portfolio of moderately complex awards. Serve as the principal source of information on grant policies and procedures and financial policies. Assist Sponsored Research Services Accounting leadership as required, to include execution of special projects of moderate complexity. Recommend areas or approaches for process improvements and providing input to department discussions. Perform other assigned duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time. Required Education Bachelor?s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement. Required Experience Two (2) years of experience in accounting, finance, grants with customer service. Additional Qualifications Considered Strong knowledge of salary cost reallocations and effort reporting requirements, preferably in a regulated or higher education environment. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage complex documentation and meet strict deadlines. Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to track multiple requests and processes simultaneously. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with employees at various organizational levels. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands. Application Process Information A resume and cover letter are required as part of the application process. Attach these documents before submitting your application. Failure to provide these documents may result in your application not being considered.   Compensation and Benefits   UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. 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 based on experience Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription) Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs Professional development & mentorship opportunities   To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our  Careers Page .   UC is an E-Verify employer.  If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.     Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal . We are unable to consider ?easy apply? applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at  jobs@uc.edu .   Equal Opportunity Employer.  Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.   REQ: 103014

Akron, Ohio, 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. 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 4.Years of experience supervising: None. Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Status: Fixed Hybrid

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