JOB SUMMARY:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing accounting and financial reporting functions, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Collects information necessary to prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations. Monitors general ledger account activity and reconciles general ledger accounts. Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree in accounting, finance or business with 10 years of accounting experience acceptable in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree
Three years of experience
Demonstrated ability to perform variance analysis
Experience and proficiency with accounting systems
Proven accounting skills and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Knowledge of Managed Care concepts: Healthcare delivery system focused on controlling costs and improving the quality of care provided to patients, Provider Networks (doctors, hospital, specialists), Capitation payment models
Knowledge of Prop 56: Background (why it exists), Information contained on explanation of benefits (EOB), Good written communication, will to communicate with healthplans and providers
Computer literacy using Microsoft Office especially Excel up to pivot table creation and manipulation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Management Accountant
Experience with PeopleSoft and Hyperion
Not-for-profit experience
Healthcare accounting experience
Knowledge of Managed Care concepts:
1. Healthcare delivery system focused on controlling costs and improving the quality of care provided to patients.
2. Provider Networks (doctors, hospital, specialists)
3. Capitation payment models
Knowledge of Prop 56:
1. Background (why it exists)
2. Information contained on explanation of benefits (EOB)
3. Good written communication, will to communicate with healthplans and providers
Computer literacy using Microsoft Office especially Excel up to pivot table creation and manipulation

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