Financial Reporting Analyst II

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares a variety of recurring financial transactions, reports, and analyses related to the hospital operating financial statement and balance sheet including intercompany activity, and other sub ledger activity and schedules in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual journal entries for assigned accounts and funds, ensuring all activity is recorded, adjustments are calculated, and corrections are made timely and accurately. Ensures all assigned accounts are reconciled.
• Prepares detailed analyses of various general ledger accounts and selected cost centers, including grants and special funds, as assigned. Reviews account and/or fund activity for accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness. Provides management with interpretations and explanations on trends, current and prior year changes and projected impact.
• Prepares various financial and statistical reports for monthly closes, quarterly reviews and year-end audit reporting, including the UFR Guidance. Prepares various financial and statistical reports for grant sponsors, donors and federal agencies responsible for overseeing grants awarded to the hospital.
• Understands and utilizes various systems to respond to internal and external ad-hoc requests. In response to ad-hoc requests, works independently to determine appropriate methodology and prepares polished reports that include a detailed summary as well as graphs and charts when appropriate.
• Assists team members in responding to ad-hoc requests.
• Prepares periodic reports and documents for regulatory agencies and other external organizations as required.
• Based on recommendations and supporting information, works with department managers in formulating action plans including development of timelines and data needs for monitoring progress.
• Participates in identifying opportunities within the department for process improvements and application of best practices. May lead the implementation of supporting initiatives.
• Prepares, organizes and maintains supporting documentation and schedules in various media on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis in preparation for the monthly close, quarterly reviews and year-end audit. This includes journal entries, budget performance reports, detail trial balance reports, journal entry logs, account reconciliation reports, expanded labor cost report, and various other supporting general ledger schedules.
• Completes other projects as assigned by manager.

To qualify, you must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration or a closely related field.
• 3 years of previous experience in financial reporting and analysis or similar setting.
• Strong technical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, advanced Excel, and advanced database skills.

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes.