Senior Accountant - SCAN Temp

SCAN Health Plan•Long Beach, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Accountant will manage and oversee the day-to-day financial operations of Healthcare In Action. The role supports monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close, financial reporting, accounts payable, general ledger reconciliations, audits, budgeting, and improvements to accounting processes and procedures. The position also involves supporting staff results through setting expectations, monitoring performance, coaching, and enforcing systems and policies. The job is a temporary opportunity for a limited period of time and is mostly remote.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in Accounting preferred.
5+ years of GAAP financial reporting experience at the management level.
General ledger, accounts receivable, and reconciliation experience required.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and all MS Office applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
Background check required.

Nice To Haves

CPA highly preferred.
Management-level accounts payable experience preferred.
Healthcare or health plan experience is a plus.
Knowledge of financial reporting and tax returns for for-profit companies preferred.
Working knowledge of NetSuite, Bill.com, SAP Concur, Oracle Fusion, and SmartView highly preferred.
Curiosity about AI and its potential to transform operations and member service.

Responsibilities

Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close, coordinating with the financial planning and analysis team to ensure expenses are recorded timely, accurately, and in accordance with GAAP.
Manage the accounts payable process and ensure timely, accurate processing of payables and related monthly reporting.
Prepare year-end audit schedules for the financial audit.
Support internal, external, and regulatory audits related to accounting and financial reporting.
Prepare and review general ledger reconciliations and variance explanations.
Assist with the annual budget and reforecasting process as needed.
Partner with other functional areas to ensure company processes and procedures include appropriate financial discipline.
Assist with drafting and updating the corporate accounting manual and desk procedures.
Review and analyze internal accounting processes and procedures for efficiency and effectiveness.
Identify compliance or performance gaps and apply best practices to improve department results.
Support staff performance by communicating expectations, planning and monitoring results, coaching and counseling employees, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
Support the achievement of SCAN’s Vision and Goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.