Staff Accountant I

UNITE HERE HEALTH•Las Vegas, NV

6d•$54,100 - $66,200•Hybrid

About The Position

UNITE HERE HEALTH serves over 200,000 workers and their families in the hospitality and gaming industry nationwide. Our desire to be innovative and progressive drives us to develop impactful programs and benefits designed to engage our participants in managing their own health and healthcare. Our vision is exciting and challenging. Please read on to learn more about this great opportunity! Office Location: St. Louis Square (Las Vegas Blvd.) and is a hybrid position The Staff Accountant I will support the NHC’s continued growth and increasing operational demands in Las Vegas by providing reliable, timely, and accurate accounting support. The Staff Accountant I is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of provider and tenant billings, collections, vendor payments, and reconciliations, while also assisting with month-end close activities, financial reporting, and various financial analyses to maintain accurate financial records. In addition, the position investigates, tracks and reports on open subrogation cases to pursue recovery opportunities from third parties on behalf of the Fund, supporting the overall goal of minimizing financial losses related to claims. This role supports the Finance Department in day-to-day accounting activities and contributes to the overall efficiency and integrity of financial operations

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance preferred
Associate degree or high-school diploma required
3 ~ 5 years of related professional-level work experience
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
SAGE Intacct and/or Adaptive experience a plus
Public accounting experience a plus
Ability to apply GAAP to routine accounting transactions and month-end close activities
Intermediate level Microsoft Office Suite skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Ability to manage competing deadlines and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task and identify process improvements
Ability to work with minimal up-front guidance and take ownership of assigned work
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

SAGE Intacct and/or Adaptive experience a plus
Public accounting experience a plus

Responsibilities

Prepares and process all monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses for assigned entities or accounts
Reconciles various ledger accounts to ensure accuracy of financial statements
Performs monthly balance sheet and expense account analysis, including verification of cost center coding and review of variances
Ensures monthly accounting cycle is completed accurately and in a timely manner, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal policies, using SAGE Intacct
Performs monthly tenant and provider billing and resolves account discrepancies timely
Collect payments from tenants and accurately record them in the subledger
Codes and processes vendor invoices using the AP platform, Yooz.
Assists with ad hoc AR & AP duties as needed to support the Finance department.
Assists with ongoing management of the Las Vegas fixed asset system, including asset tracking and annual verification for all LV entities/plans
Assist the Subrogation Specialist with all subrogation and provider refund cases upon receipt of completed subrogation and repayment agreement
Processes incoming mail in a timely manner and complete required follow-ups within established timeframe
Prioritizes and submit reduction requests within established timeframe
Escalates noncompliant or unresolved settled cases to the Subrogation Specialist within established timeframe
Adheres to established guidelines for lien follow-ups to optimize recovery outcomes
Ensures all communications and data handling comply with HIPAA requirements
Performs assigned duties independently, or with limited supervision, while meeting established timelines
Sets goals and achieve measurable results
Contributes ideas to plans and achieving department goals
Exemplifies the Fund’s BETTER Values and professional effectiveness dimensions in contributing to a respectful, trusting, and engaged culture of diversity and inclusion
Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibilities and requirements of the job
Performs Essential Job Functions and Duties with or without reasonable accommodation