Director of Accounting

Job Description Summary

The Director of Accounting operates as a leader of financial systems and reporting. This incumbent reports to the Chief Accounting Officer. The Director is responsible to design and lead initiatives to improve corporate-wide financial processes, systems and reporting.

Provide high-quality information and transactional support to the company’s business operations within a strong and sustainable internal control environment. Directly involved in technical accounting and special projects and ensures accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles as well as both GASB and FASB standards.

This position is located in Charleston, SC. On-site presence is required.

MUSC offers a variety of benefits for you and your family including Health Insurance, Retirement Plan options, PTO, and more.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001119 SYS - Corp Fiscal Services

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-37

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Responsible for maintaining the data integrity of financial information maintained in the Workday ERP which is used in all financial reporting and KPI’s. Identifies and implements reports and other capabilities of Workday. Leads initiatives to improve and automate financial processes, systems and reporting.

Ensures the financial data within Workday and other financial systems is accurate and consistent to allow for reliable and timely financial reporting.

Monitors all general ledger functions including bank reconciliations, and journal entries to ensure the integrity of financial reporting processes.

Drives automation of accounting and finance processes, including financial reporting and the close process and other process improvements. Works on both new process enhancements and improvements to current processes.

Oversees all functional aspects of information systems related to Accounting, including replacement or upgrades to current systems, participation in steering committees, and developing new processes associated with those systems.

Monitor the general ledger month-end journal entries, reconciliations and close, and ensure timely closing of books.  Direct and coordinate the presentation of the balance sheet and income statement results in the monthly close meeting for MUSC Health.

Ensure compliance with MCP and MUHA financial policies, state and federal laws as well as regulatory agencies.

Participate as needed on monthly financial update calls with joint venture partners.

Assists with the preparation of the consolidated statements, note disclosures, and required supplementary information.  Assists in the coordination of the fieldwork of internal and external auditors.

Provides high-quality information and transactional support to the company’s business operations within a strong and sustainable internal control environment.

Directly involved in technical accounting and special projects and ensures accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles as well as both GASB and FASB standards.

Additional Job Description

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or other related field and three to seven years’ work experience in accounting or finance. 

CPA License preferred. Public accounting/auditing experience preferred. Workday ERP experience preferred.

Experience working in a large company setting preferred. PC skills including Excel, PowerPoint, and database management required. 

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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