Overview

• Accountant, MercyCare Insurance, Janesville, Days, 80 hrs / 2wks 

Experience a rewarding and fulfilling career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon:

• Employee engagement, empowerment and growth
• Teamwork toward our common goal – providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better
• An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization

Responsibilities

• Prepares complex financial reviews, reconciliations, and financial forecasts.
• Prepares and reviews journal entries.
• Takes lead role to coordinate, analyze and recommend improvements in the manual and automated process for the Individual product.
• Works with provider reimbursement, to assist with fee schedule tables, internal audit, sales staff to ensure proper recording of new members and CMS Marketplace to ensure timely payment of premiums.
• Responds to questions and explains procedures to other departmental staff.
• Analyzes financial processes and recommends changes/opportunities to improve system financial performance.
• Completes special projects/pro forma financial analyses as assigned.
• May be required to work overtime during peak periods.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting from four-year college or university; a bachelor's degree in a related area will be considered, combined with appropriate certification (e.g. CHFP). Three to five years appropriate experience, two of which have been in healthcare.

Certification/Licensure

CPA designation a plus, but not required

Special Physicial Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to operate a keyboard repetitively; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle finger and feel; and reach. The employee must exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include constant close vision and frequent ability to adjust focus, particularly as it relates to computer screens.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.