Sr. Accountant

SCAN Health Plan • Long Beach, CA

243d • $92,400 - $132,110 • Remote

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure timely accounting and accurate reconciliation of the company's bank accounts and fixed-assets for month-end reporting, which includes the annual business property tax filing, various financial and governmental audit schedule preparations, and other tasks as assigned. You will be responsible for maintaining accounting records and reconciliations with proper supporting documentation in accordance with the company's policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This includes ensuring the assigned accounts are reviewed, reconciled, and submitted for manager's review and sign-off on a timely basis. Reconciling variances, if any, must be diligently researched and well documented to follow-up or recorded within the timeline and due date. Review and validate the departmental Expenditure Tracking Reports. This process includes ensuring completeness of the supporting documentation provided, that supporting details/invoices can substantiate the accrual amounts, and/or communicating with the Tracking report preparers as necessary and preparing the appropriate monthly expense accrual entries. Prepare and record general ledger journal entries in accordance with the company's chart of accounts and in conjunction with budgeted departments and accounts, which includes journalizing entries for bank activities, accruals, adjustments, reclasses, prepaid and leases amortization, goodwill and fixed assets depreciation, intercompany billing and settlement, elimination, allocation, and others. Participate in the monthly close meetings for accrual discussions, progress status and timeline updates with FP&A, management, and other members in the finance team. This includes the research and analytic support of financial fluctuation and trend analyses with explanation for variances to budget and/or prior periods before penciling down as part of the monthly closing process to ensure reasonableness and completeness. Assist the interim and year-end audit process and tax process, consisting of schedules preparation, organization, and review of supporting documentation for audit and tax in addition to filing the annual escheatment or Unclaimed Property and Business Personal Property. Participate in special projects and ad hoc analysis, as needed, including automation and efforts to streamline and improve reporting processes. Assist with the development of new and review of existing policies and procedures, which includes identifying control and process inefficiencies to propose enhancements to the current process or striving for continuous improvement. Cross-train with other members of the accounting department regarding other general accounting functions to serve as a resource and a back-up for those functions. Act as Subject Matter Expert with respect to general accounting and expense accruals and maintain a professional and technical knowledge by attending education workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. Actively supports the achievement of SCAN's Vision and Goals and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• CPA preferred.
• 5-7 years of related accounting work experience; ideally 2 years with a Big 4 CPA firm and 2 years in Private Industry preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles related to ASC842 leases, business personal property, and fixed assets.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment.
• Clear and concise communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel with pivot tables and complex formulas required.
• Experience within a healthcare, CMS or Medicare environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of Oracle, Concur, SQL, Access, and Outlook a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records and reconciliations with proper supporting documentation.
• Ensure assigned accounts are reviewed, reconciled, and submitted for manager's review and sign-off on a timely basis.
• Research and document variances in reconciliations.
• Review and validate departmental Expenditure Tracking Reports.
• Prepare and record general ledger journal entries.
• Participate in monthly close meetings for accrual discussions.
• Assist in the interim and year-end audit process and tax process.
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc analysis.
• Assist with the development and review of existing policies and procedures.
• Cross-train with other members of the accounting department.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert in general accounting and expense accruals.

Benefits

• Base salary range: $92,400 to $132,110 per year.
• Mostly Remote Work Mode.
• An annual employee bonus program.
• Robust Wellness Program.
• Generous paid-time-off (PTO).
• Eleven paid holidays per year, plus 1 floating holiday, plus 1 birthday holiday.
• Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match and contribution.
• Robust employee recognition program.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree