Accountant II

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the Accountant II position is to monitor and support the Quantitative Imaging Analysis Core (QIAC) program. Provide accounting/analysis and management of department cost centers, personnel effort and research patient care charges. Prepares detailed audit reports, cost reports, etc., for departmental and divisional use. Reconciles Chartfields for QIAC that includes research related Funding groups.

Shift / Hours:  Monday - Friday / 8:00am – 5:00pm

The ideal candidate will have great communication skills, and experience with Excel and Oracle.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Clinical Trial Financial Management Ensures timeliness and accuracy in all departmental service centers, clinical trial financial payments and monitoring, and communicates effectively with teams and if any concerns arise. Ensures all financial controls and audited best practices are followed and provides suggestions on how to improve processes. Keeps apprised of latest financial system reports and clinical research trials. Provide support for clinical trial studies including, but not limited to, maintaining overall income tracking spreadsheet for personnel, clinical trials, monitoring cash balances, reconciliation for close-out requests and facilitates ePAF requests for clinical research personnel.  Submit documentation for department procurement and generate purchase orders for activities related to the functions in the Translational and Clinical Research Department as assigned. Initiate IDTs for payment related to the Quantitative Imaging Analysis Core (QIAC).

Reconciliation  Develops and maintains procedures for the clinical research finance reconciliation and review and confirmation processes. Performs monthly reconciliation of departmental funds such as Clinical Research Funding Model (CRFM), Diagnostic Imaging research service centers (e.g QIAC). Participates in institutional audits and statistical sample reconciliation to ensure compliance and successful performance. Review PO, ensures PO deadlines are met and expenses are reallocated and captured appropriately with review and approval.

Report Preparation  Responsible for providing monthly or ad hoc financial metrics for Research related activities and generate necessary reports for the financial management team meetings. Assist in monthly department and divisional financial reports.  Performs special assignments as required and prepares detailed audit reports, cost reports, etc., for departmental and divisional use.

Auditing  Audits financial transactions and documentation for accuracy and conformance with established Departmental, Business Office, System and State procedures, regulations and policies. Assembles, generates, and maintains files for auditing purposes from books/electronic systems of original entry. Controls records for use in the preparation of regular and special financial statements and other reports.

Data Analytics  Use Microsoft Excel to provide/organize reports for departmental/divisional funds, with proficiency on Excel formulas and Pivot Tables. Ensure that data is accurate and review accounting data and transactions generated from various accounting systems.   Audits financial transactions and documentation for accuracy and conformance with established Departmental, Business Office, System and State procedures, regulations and policies. Assembles, generates, and maintains files for auditing purposes from books/electronic systems of original entry. Controls records for use in the preparation of regular and special financial statements and other reports. 

Performance Statement Examples

• Presents a cheerful, positive manner with customers either on the phone or in person. Shows interest in, actively listens to and responds in a clear and timely manner to customer's expressed needs.
• Focuses on the customer's results, rather than own. Goes beyond basic service expectations to help customers implement complete solutions through personalized service that anticipates the customer's unspoken needs.
• Delivers services when and where the customer needs them. Explores options when unable to deliver a requested product or service, and pursues solutions until the customer is satisfied by addressing the root cause of the issue. Problem solves with patient, family member, care giver or clinical team to aid in proactively resolving issues and concerns.
• Provides to customers status reports and progress updates. Seeks customer feedback and ensures needs have been fully met.

·       Talks to customers (internal and external) with a pleasant tone to find out what they need and how satisfied they are with the service. Remains in control of own reactions and responds in a manner that demonstrates appropriate nonverbal cues and complements the customer's emotions in the situation. Recognizes when its is necessary to escalate situations to leadership to ensure customer satisfaction.

Other duties as assigned