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INTRODUCTION

The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, at Stanford University’s School of Medicine, is a world-leading department that offers comprehensive training and perioperative patient care, pain management, and critical care medicine as well as cutting edge research, encompassing a wide spectrum of programs in basic, translational, clinical, health services and medical education.

The Department of Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine is seeking an Accounting/Finance Associate to provide finance-related support to accounting and finance functions. The position is responsible for financial operations and reimbursement processes, financial transactions related to research administration, and is a key resource for faculty and staff regarding related policy and procedures. Incumbent will work with minimum supervision, research discrepancies, and implement solutions.

At Stanford University School of Medicine, the work we do touches the lives of those today and tomorrow. Through education, research, and health care, the School of Medicine improves health through leadership, diversity, collaborative discoveries, and innovation in health care. Whether working in departments with faculty, or in units that support the school, our staff are a part of teams that propel us on our journey toward the future of medicine and Precision Health.

Supporting that mission is a staff of more than 10,000, which is rooted in a culture of excellence and values innovation, collaboration, and life-long learning. To foster the talents and aspirations of our staff, Stanford offers career development programs, competitive pay that reflects market trends, and benefits that increase financial stability and promote healthy, fulfilling lives. An award-winning employer, Stanford offers an exceptional setting for professionals looking to advance their careers.

The Department of Anesthesia is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion for its faculty, staff, residents, and postdocs, and fellows. We aim to recruit, support, retain, and promote diversity in our department.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Responsible for P-card and T-card administration as well as expense reimbursements.
• Review, process, gather, and compile accounting transactions and documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Review transactions, support documents, journal postings, etc. for accuracy, consistency, authorizations and compliance.
• Process labor distribution adjustments.
• Monitor transactions in accounting systems for clearing and outstanding items.
• Resolve transactional inquiries, escalate broader issues.
• Respond to transactional inquiries from client groups.
• May establish accounts in financial systems; prepare invoices.
• Participate in new initiatives, as needed such as user testing.
• Maintain accounting/finance departmental files and desktop procedures and process documents for area of responsibility. Ensure compliance with University policies, and federal regulations and requirements.
• Provide administrative support to the Department Finance Manager.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Accounting/Finance experience in an academic setting.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

• High School diploma or equivalent and two years' work experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
• Ability to operate computerized office applications and accounting systems.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal audiences and client groups.

Physical Requirements:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently sit, sort, file paperwork or parts, grasp lightly, and use fine manipulation, lift, carry, push and pull objects that weigh 10 pounds or less.
• Occasionally write by hand, twist, bend, stoop and squat.

• Rarely stand, walk, reach or work above shoulders and use a telephone.

• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May work extended hours during peak business cycles.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide.

The expected pay range for this position is $28.79 to $34.79 per hour.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.