OverviewThe Accountant II-Cash Management (Banking Operations) position will be a key member ofthe cash management team and is responsible for various treasury functions, includingmonitoring and recording of daily bank transactions, completing month end close andreconciliation activities related to bank and investment account activity and will assist in thecompletion and analysis of various cash and treasury related reports such as the cash flowstatement, cash flow projections and investment reports. Banking activity includes managing theinformation flow from the banks and to the banks.This position will be one of the main points of contact for external parties such as bankers andState AR from DHCS as well as internal partners such as IT to ensure payments to and fromPHC are appropriately accounted for.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for maintenance of cash schedules and databases. Analyze recordedtransactions for accuracy and completeness.Download and review routine data extracts, related to cash transactions, from internal andexternal systems; perform validation checks to ensure completeness and accuracy of data.Perform monthly bank reconciliationsReconcile and record daily bank transactions forall PHC financial institutions. Identify and report fraudulent activities and payeeexceptions for checks and ACH transactions.Research and complete check adjustments/voids/reissues and returned payments. Processlost check requests and validate provider refund requests.Process garnishments and levies for providers and administrative vendors.Prepare and record various journal entries into an accounting system that are primarilyrelated to cash. Other general ledger accounts will be assigned as necessary.Reconcile and maintain assigned sub-ledger accounts monthly using standard formats andGAAP.Assist in the reconciliation and issuances of 1099s.Assist senior level accountants in the preparation and compilation of monthly financialstatements and other reporting as needed.Prepare documentation and schedules during external financial and state audits and assistwith inquiries from auditors to ensure appropriate resolution.Assist in updating the policies and procedures in Cash Management. Assist in creating flowcharts, trends, weekly schedules for various processes in Cash Management.Verify the accuracy and completeness of payments during the weekly Accounts Payable check run cycle. Confirm the check run and run the payee positive pay file for bank upload.Maintain safe content. Perform monthly inventory.Participate in preparation of special projects and reports as needed.Back up to Accountant II-Cash Management (Accounts Receivable) when needed.QualificationsEducation and ExperienceBachelors Degree with emphasis in Accounting or Finance; minimumtwo (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination ofeducation and experience.Special Skills, Licenses and CertificationsStrong working knowledge of Accounting and Finance principlesincluding GAAP, FASB, GASB, and other State and Federal reportingregulations experience within Medicaid managed care desired.Intermediate to advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Excel andAccess. End-user knowledge of accounting systems (Multiview a plus).Experience in cash management, banking, and treasury functionspreferred. Strong data management, audit control, versionmanagement, and reconciliation management skills preferred.Performance Based CompetenciesMust demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills,attention to detail and ensure all assignments are completed with a highlevel of accuracy on specified due dates and in compliance withregulatory and internal policies: ability to clearly communicatecomplex information to diverse audiences. Excellent analytical,problem solving, investigative and research ability. Ability to work in ateam environment, manage time efficiently, adapt to changing prioritiesand multi-task effectively. Ability to determine appropriate courses ofaction in complex situations that may not be addressed by existingpolicies or procedures. Ability to make decisions that requiresignificant analysis and investigation with solutions requiring originalthinking. Stays current on all regulatory reporting requirements.Work Environment And Physical DemandsAbility to use a computer keyboard and 10-key calculator. More than70% of work time in front of a computer monitor. When required,ability to move, carry, or lift objects of varying size, weighing up to 10lbs.All HealthPlan employees are expected to:Provide the highest possible level of service to clients;Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees;Maintain safe practices; andAbide by the HealthPlans policies and procedures, as they may from time to time be updated.HIRING RANGE:$ 65,516.97 - $ 85,170.87IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICEThe job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive or definitive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or work environment change.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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