Accountant 2

University of California - Los Angeles Health
United States, California, Los Angeles
Oct 17, 2025
Description Join one of the nation's most respected academic health systems and contribute your accounting expertise to a team that supports UCLA Health's mission of excellence in patient care, education, and research. The Accountant 2 provides professional accounting support to the Assistant Director of Accounting within the Faculty Practice Group's Finance Department. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, performing month-end close activities, and preparing internal and external reports that support operational and strategic decision-making across the organization. Key Responsibilities include: Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger for the month-end close process Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to ensure timely and accurate data flow Assist with monthly financial reporting and annual budget Support the development of systems and processes to improve accounting accuracy and efficiency Participate in special projects and ad hoc analyses as assigned Salary Range: $29.17 - $56.37 Hourly Qualifications A bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, business administration or closely related field or a combination of equivalent education, training and experience Two years of progressively accounting experience or equivalent is required Working knowledge of University accounting policies and procedures and ability to read and understand University ledgers is highly preferred Government accounting experience is preferred Possess a thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles Working knowledge of fund accounting and healthcare accounting is preferred Written communication skills to prepare clear and concise correspondence at a level appropriate for the intended audience Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff within the Accounting department, with other office personnel and with outside departments. Knowledge of management reporting and financial statement preparation. Skill in keying data into the existing computer system accurately and quickly. Ability to set and adjust priorities to meet recurring deadlines Ability to work independently and follow through assignments Demonstrated skill in financial analysis Demonstrated ability to reconcile departmental records to system reports Ability to comply with Departmental Financial Policies and Procedural manual