VBC Operations Accounting Specialist III (Remote based in US)

About the position

As a part of the Tenet and Catholic Health Initiatives family, Conifer Health brings 30 years of healthcare industry expertise to clients in more than 135 local regions nationwide. We help our clients strengthen their financial and clinical performance, serve their communities, and succeed at the business of healthcare. Conifer Health helps organizations transition from volume to value-based care, enhance the consumer and patient healthcare experience and improve quality, cost and access to healthcare. Are you ready to be part of our solutions? Welcome to the company that gives you the resources and incentives to redefine healthcare services, with a competitive benefits package and leadership to take your career to the next step! The accountant III is responsible for all aspects required for preparation of financial statements and analysis for all assigned entities.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly journal entries as assigned, including posting and verification in the general ledger.
• Assists other departments in the verification of check tracers and places stop payments where appropriate.
• Maintains general ledgers based on the company's chart of accounts.
• Reviews, monitors, verifies, and reconciles all monies deposited and disbursed for each assigned entity.
• Reviews and analyzes the Capitation Revenue, Membership, Specialty PMPM and all other management reports on a monthly basis.
• Produces monthly financial statements for each assigned entity according to the schedule set.
• Maintains account analysis files and back-up for all balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Understands what drives profitability of an IPA and takes action to analyze performance and suggests improvements.
• Responsible for maintaining proper accounting records, back up and reports in accordance with Tenet policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Maintains a solid working knowledge of all entities managed by CMS.
• Maintains and assists in developing effective controls to monitor the financial position of all managed entities.
• Serves as a liaison between the managed entities, physicians, CMS staff and Tenet.
• Assists all external and internal auditors including health plans, tax accountants and government agencies with document request lists.
• Responsible for assisting all external auditors as needed.
• Assists Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and all Finance staff as needed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Controller and Chief Financial Officer.
• Maintains security, confidentiality, and controls on all documents in the Finance department.
• Maintains and keeps in total confidence, all files, documents and records that pertain to the operation of business of Cap Management Systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent work experience is required.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience within the Managed Care industry.
• Proficient with computers and a familiarity of office software.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and business travel insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) - min of 12 days per year, accrued at a rate of approximately 1.84 hours per 40 hours worked.
• 401k with up to 6% employer match
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.
• For Colorado employees, Conifer offers paid leave in accordance with Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.