Senior Accountant

Overview

This is a remote position. Must reside in California.

The expected pay range is based on many factors such as geography, experience, education, and the market. The range is subject to change.

Responsibilities

As the Senior Accountant, you will support management in decision making by performing or overseeing financial functions related to the collection, recording, analysis, and presentation of accurate financial statements. Work will be performed under general supervision and includes preparing, reviewing, analyzing, and monitoring financial data, as well as distributing financial reports.

Essential Functions

• Manage the month-end close and review balance sheet account reconciliations; make corrections as necessary.
• Review accounts variance analysis reports and make recommendations as necessary.
• Create, maintain, and distribute internal and external financial reports, including associated support files and systems.
• Assist in preparing for, conducting, and overseeing audits, including associated corrective action plans and other activities.
• Develop and maintain documentation of processes, procedures, and other items.
• Provide training and guidance and review work of less senior staff.
• Create and maintain routine and ad hoc reports and other documents.
• Provide backup to various activities, including payroll, check runs, capitation and membership accounting.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Produces work that is accurate and complete.
• Produces the appropriate amount of work.
• Actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures to learn.
• Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Knows the most effective and efficient process to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting and auditing theory, principles, and practices; ability to apply to a wide variety of accounting transactions.
• Interpersonal skills: interacts effectively with individuals inside and outside of the organization; relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; able to explain complex information and present financial information in meaningful formats.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to proactively identify issues, present alternative solutions with pros and cons of each, and make recommendations for implementation.
• Time management and organizational skills; values time, concentrates efforts on important priorities, can attend to a broader range of activities, and meets deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of data analysis and communication/reporting tools and techniques; able to perform analysis, resolve problems of moderate complexity, and recognize and act on trends.
• Strong skills in data identification, integration, validation, manipulation, interpretation, and reporting.
• Strong skills in automated accounting systems, including report writing.
• Basic leadership skills, including influencing without authority and motivating others.
• Ability to comprehend changes in laws relating to finance and draft policies and procedures for documenting compliance.
• Strong mathematics skills, including calculating ratios, performing simple algebra, and statistical formulas.
• Advanced skills in Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, macros, and VLookup.
• Strong skills in Windows, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to handle confidential information with appropriate discretion.
• Ability to speak and be understood in English.

Education and Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; and
• At least three years creating journal entries, reconciling and analyzing accounts, preparing and analyzing financial statements; and
• Experience as an accountant in a managed care organization; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

• Experience in accounting in a health plan, managed care, Medi-Cal/Medicaid and/or Medicare.
• Knowledge of and skills in Great Plains.
• Knowledge of and skills in Management Reporter.
• Knowledge of QNXT as it relates to accounting.
• Knowledge of managed healthcare accounting.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Robust and affordable health/dental/vision (90% paid medical for employees and 100% paid dental/vision for employees) with choices in providers
• Generous paid time off (starting at 3 weeks of PTO, 4 paid floating holidays including employee’s birthday, and 9 paid holidays)
• CalPERS retirement pension program, automatic employer-paid retirement contributions, in addition to voluntary defined contribution plan
• Two flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Employer-paid Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employer-paid Disability Insurance
• Employer-paid Life Assistance Program
• Health Advocacy
• Supplemental medical, legal, identity theft protection
• Access to exclusive discount mall
• Education and training reimbursement, in addition to employer-paid elective learning courses

Work Authorization

At this time, the organization does not sponsor visa. Candidates must have legal and valid work authorization, Green Card, or U.S. citizenship.

Physical Demands

Work may require frequent sitting, standing, and walking, constant repetitive motion, frequent talking and listening, closeup and distance vision requirements. Some work may require occasional travel based on the responsibilities of the position and business needs, and occasional handling materials up to 50 pounds.

Emotional/Psychological Demands

Ability to cope with a fast-paced work environment, working under pressure, dynamic priorities and deadlines, constant decision making, working irregular hours, and emotional and sensitive situations.

Work Environment

Work may be performed in a remote, hybrid, or onsite setting depending on the requirements of the position and business needs. For roles performed remotely, employees are expected to maintain a secure, distraction-free workspace, and reliable internet connectivity consistent with organizational standards.

Additional Information

The duties, qualifications, and physical and emotional requirements listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.