**Description** Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? **Job Title:** Junior Accountant **Department:** Clinical Practices of the University of Pennsylvania Finance **Location:** 3600 Civic Center Blvd **Entity:** CPUP **Hours:** Mon-Fri office hours per department needs **Summary:** + This position is primarily accountable for the check request process flow, payroll, assistance in the month-end close, creation and distribution of the physician PDFs, budget support, and other close related journal entries/reports as needed/requested by the Finance Manager. The incumbent will be expected to assist the Finance Manager as needed. **Responsibilities:** + Assist in monthly financial close process, including reviews, analyses, and distribution of internal and external financial information. + Prepares journal entries. + Prepares and reviews account analysis. + Assists in month end close process. + Assists in all audit processes. + Assists Accountant with clearing and reconciling account to post to cash. + Processes purchase requests in PennFor and follows up with requestor to close loops. + Processes invoices to pay vendors, making sure to include all relevant parties from department. + Assists Administrative Assistants and Staff Assistants in entering reimbursements to XM as needed. + Works on projects related to data and process improvement. + Notifies Supervisor in a timely fashion if there are outstanding issues that need resolution. **Education or Equivalent Experience:** + Associate of Arts or Science in Accounting or Business **And** 2+ years of accounting experience (Required) + OR Bachelor of Arts or Science in Accounting or Business with 0-1 years accounting experience (Required) + Additional accounting experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. REQNUMBER: 238821