Work where every moment mattersEvery day approximately Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe creation of the HHC System Support Office recognizes the work of a large and growing group of employees whose responsibilities are continually evolving so that we and our departments now work on behalf of the system as a whole rather than a single member organizationWith the creation of our new umbrella organization we now have our own identity with a unique payroll benefits performance management system service recognition programs and other common practices across the systemDepartment DescriptionThe Technical Accounting Department is a part of the Hartford Healthcarersquos Finance department We are responsible for coordinating all the audits under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAP including HHCrsquos year end financial audit both state and federal grant audits and all of the retirement plan audits We are also responsible for monitoring new GAAP guidance and implementing policies and procedures to ensure HHCrsquos compliance with new guidance In addition we perform research to determine the accounting treatment for complicated transactions such as affiliations joint ventures etcPosition SummaryThe Financial Analyst will assist the Director and Manager of Technical Accounting with complex technical accounting issues including researching appropriate accounting treatment for complex accounting transactions and implementation of new accounting standards Position will also be responsible for the day to day management of the financial statement audit including working extensively with other departments throughout the System to ensure appropriate audit evidence is accurately submitted to ensure timely completion of the auditWork where every moment mattersEvery day approximately Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe creation of the HHC System Support Office recognizes the work of a large and growing group of employees whose responsibilities are continually evolving so that we and our departments now work on behalf of the system as a whole rather than a single member organizationWith the creation of our new umbrella organization we now have our own identity with a unique payroll benefits performance management system service recognition programs and other common practices across the systemDepartment DescriptionThe Technical Accounting Department is a part of the Hartford Healthcarersquos Finance department We are responsible for coordinating all the audits under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAP including HHCrsquos year end financial audit both state and federal grant audits and all of the retirement plan audits We are also responsible for monitoring new GAAP guidance and implementing policies and procedures to ensure HHCrsquos compliance with new guidance In addition we perform research to determine the accounting treatment for complicated transactions such as affiliations joint ventures etcPosition SummaryThe Financial Analyst will assist the Director and Manager of Technical Accounting with complex technical accounting issues including researching appropriate accounting treatment for complex accounting transactions and implementation of new accounting standards Position will also be responsible for the day to day management of the financial statement audit including working extensively with other departments throughout the System to ensure appropriate audit evidence is accurately submitted to ensure timely completion of the auditQualifications ExternalEducationBachelors degree with a major in accounting or finance is required CPA preferredTechnical Skills and Prior Experience years of demonstrated financial reporting accounting and accounting research experience with a public accounting firm preferredResponsible for all aspects of financial statement audit state and federal grant audits and the retirement plan audits for the System including managing the open items listing and review of control documentation submitted from the respective departments prior to submission to auditorsResearch of technical accounting issues related to the System and discussions with its outside auditors regarding the Systems evaluation of technically complex transactionsAssist with the implementation of all new accounting standards for the SystemAssist with financial disclosures of complex accounting areas such as investments malpractice insurance etcKnowledge of and experience with internal control procedure requirementsExtensive responsible experience in accounting and demonstrated analytical skillsDemonstrated ability to work independently on diverse accounting tasks and projects and adapts to changing prioritiesPersists and finishes projects despite obstacles or redirects when necessary takes action and addresses opportunities with little supervision takes extra steps to prevent mistakes or create opportunitiesAbility to pay close attention to detailStrong oral and written communication skills including organized thought processes polite and respectful of others and adapts presentations to the audienceStrong interpersonal skills including the ability to relate effectively to all levels of the SystemConducts self in an appropriate manner as a representative of HHC working effectively in a diverse working environmentProficient using Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and WordHealthcare System experience preferredPeopleSoft experience preferredAssist with various special projects and supporting other Finance functions as necessaryWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentQualifications ExternalEducationBachelors degree with a major in accounting or finance is required CPA preferredTechnical Skills and Prior Experience years of demonstrated financial reporting accounting and accounting research experience with a public accounting firm preferredResponsible for all aspects of financial statement audit state and federal grant audits and the retirement plan audits for the System including managing the open items listing and review of control documentation submitted from the respective departments prior to submission to auditorsResearch of technical accounting issues related to the System and discussions with its outside auditors regarding the Systems evaluation of technically complex transactionsAssist with the implementation of all new accounting standards for the SystemAssist with financial disclosures of complex accounting areas such as investments malpractice insurance etcKnowledge of and experience with internal control procedure requirementsExtensive responsible experience in accounting and demonstrated analytical skillsDemonstrated ability to work independently on diverse accounting tasks and projects and adapts to changing prioritiesPersists and finishes projects despite obstacles or redirects when necessary takes action and addresses opportunities with little supervision takes extra steps to prevent mistakes or create opportunitiesAbility to pay close attention to detailStrong oral and written communication skills including organized thought processes polite and respectful of others and adapts presentations to the audienceStrong interpersonal skills including the ability to relate effectively to all levels of the SystemConducts self in an appropriate manner as a representative of HHC working effectively in a diverse working environmentProficient using Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and WordHealthcare System experience preferredPeopleSoft experience preferredAssist with various special projects and supporting other Finance functions as necessaryWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment