Overview

To analyze and interpret financial data and procedures to prepare financial information and reports as well as applies generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), practices and methods to classify, examine, and record financial transactions. Accountant II is distinguished from Accountant I by the complexity of tasks that require a higher level of analytical, problem solving and independence skills.

Responsibilities

• Processes payments for various check requests, invoices, and reimbursements. Verifies items to be paid for their accuracy and processed in accordance with established policy and procedures.
• Reissues lost and/or incorrect AP vendor checks. Verifies statements and checks status.
• Maintains accounts payable records through appropriate filling, retrieval, retention compilation, and updating.
• Responds to vendor inquiries, checks accounting transactions to locate and resolve discrepancies.
• Processes employee benefits and HIPP member premium payments timely and accurately, via coordination with HR and Member Services.
• Maintains vendor database file.
• Deposits incoming provider and miscellaneous checks remotely.
• Provides assistance with the maintenance of 1099-Miscellaneous files throughout the year as well as processes and distributes annual reports.
• Provides assistance in the maintenance of the general ledger system to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with GAAP.
• Prepares and records various transactions into the accounting system according to schedule and with appropriate authorization.
• Analyzes recorded transactions for accuracy and completeness.
• Reconciles and maintains assigned sub-ledger accounts monthly using standard formats and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Provides service to vendors, employees, and providers by answering questions, furnishing information, and assuring appropriate and timely follow-through and/or resolution.
• Assists with audit documentation and working with external auditors.
• Prepares and files regulatory filings, as needed.
• Adheres and recommends policy and procedural changes related to applicable accounting functions.
• Documents work processes for assigned tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting; two (2) years of relevant experience.

Special Skills, Licenses and Certifications

Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to establish strong working relationships with vendors, employees, and providers. Ability to work on multiple projects and assignments simultaneously with established deadlines. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite and end-user knowledge of accounting systems and payroll software. Must have excellent organization skills and be detailed-oriented with high level of accuracy and confidentiality. Valid California driver’s license and proof of current automobile insurance compliant with PHC policy are required to operate a vehicle and travel for company business.

Performance Based Competencies

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining courtesy and composure to remain calm, open-minded, and objective. Ability to function effectively with frequent interruptions. Fast paced and deadline driven environment requires excellent communication skills and dedication to completing tasks as required.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Ability to work at a computer terminal for 8 hours/day. Includes frequent, repetitive motion including computer typing, sitting/standing for most of the day. Ability to lift, carry, or move objects of varying size, weighing up to 25 lbs.

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; and
• Abide by the HealthPlan’s policies and procedures, as they may from time to time be updated.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE

The 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.