Health Care Financial Analyst (N428)

Heluna Health•Los Angeles, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Los Angeles County Department of Homeless Services and Housing (HSH) consolidates the countywide response to homelessness, with a focus on accountability and transparency, improving care for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and collaboration with service providers, the County’s 88 cities, and unincorporated areas. Under general direction, the Health Care Financial Analyst performs advanced fiscal analysis and provides technical leadership for General Accounting activities within HSH. The role evaluates complex accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, reconciliations across programs and trust accounts, and internal controls; identifies accounting and operational issues; recommends corrective actions; and advises management on financial implications and process improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or an equivalent major, including 21 semester or 32 quarter units of accounting from an accredited college or university and at least two courses in advanced accounting subjects such as auditing, cost accounting, or governmental accounting.
One year of professional accounting or responsible staff experience in complex financial operations.
Advanced analytical skills in accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Ability to complete assignments with minimal instructions.
Ability to work collaboratively across units to gather, combine, analyze, and interpret data.
Excellent communication and technical skills, including Excel.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple assignments, and meet short deadlines.
Experience with spreadsheets, financial or enterprise systems, and analysis of accounting records and reports.
Experience reviewing accounts payable or accounts receivable transactions and resolving complex financial discrepancies.
Experience with financial reconciliations, fiscal year-end activities, and reporting for programs with multiple funding sources.
Ability to identify deficiencies in financial systems and processes and recommend corrective measures.
Experience reviewing invoices, financial documentation, internal controls, and audit support records for government-funded or contracted programs.
Valid California Class C Driver License or ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Successful clearance of the County of Los Angeles Live Scan process.

Responsibilities

Independently analyze complex accounting transactions, financial records, and supporting documentation to determine proper treatment, coding, approvals, and compliance.
Review and evaluate accounts payable or accounts receivable activities, including invoices, payments, deposits, billings, adjustments, and related financial transactions; resolve significant discrepancies and processing issues.
Analyze journal entries, interfund transactions, Department Service Orders, and revenue and expenditure transfers to verify accuracy, funding, supporting documentation, and appropriate accounting treatment.
Lead complex reconciliations of program and trust accounts, encumbrances, contract ledgers, and financial system records; research differences and recommend corrective entries or other actions.
Develop and evaluate financial reports, expenditure and revenue analyses, projections, and management information to identify trends, exceptions, and potential fiscal impacts.
Analyze account balances and outstanding transactions; identify reconciliation differences and coordinate follow-up and resolution.
Evaluate invoice and payment processes, transaction timeliness, and documentation practices; identify recurring issues and recommend improvements to procedures and internal controls.
Provide technical guidance to accounting and invoice processing staff on complex transactions, reconciliations, accounting requirements, and financial systems.
Coordinate with program, contracts, budget, and other fiscal offices to resolve complex financial issues and support accurate and timely transaction processing.
Develop or revise accounting procedures, tracking methods, and controls to strengthen financial reporting, recordkeeping, and audit trails.
Prepare analyses and documentation for audits, year-end closing, claims, and other financial reporting requirements; respond to complex fiscal inquiries.
Advise management on accounting findings, financial risks, and recommended corrective actions; may lead special studies or cross-functional fiscal assignments.