Senior Accountant- (Acute Care/ Hospital Setting Experience Required)

Job Summary: The Senior Accountant plays a vital role in Pipeline Health’s operations. Responsible to manage, coordinate, oversee, aggregate, compile, and reconcile all accounting, general ledger, and financial statement entries, including reconciliations between all Pipeline Health affiliated facilities and Pipeline Health’s Corporate entities. This position will be responsible to establish procedures, formulation and/or enhancement of internal control systems and processes to ensure the accuracy and integrity of these areas of the Hospitals’ financial statements. Actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communications, behaves in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Pipeline Health, upholding standards of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) patient communication.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for preparation of Journal Entries.
• If applicable, monitor and record receipts and disbursements in support of Capitation hospital relationships.
• Monthly reconciliation of cash accounts.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations.
• May be responsible for preparation of quarterly report to Department of Health Care Access and Information Office (HCAI), sales tax, and other report filings.
• Review and analyze monthly general ledger expense accounts months and prepare accruals.
• May be assigned multiple approved affiliate general ledger responsibilities of Pipeline Health System.
• Responsibilities may include posting of hospital specific and/or intercompany journal entries.
• Maintains documentation for disposals of fixed assets.
• Collaborate with all other Senior Accountants to ensure the intercompany accounts are balanced at month-end.
• Assumes other senior accounting level responsibilities as assigned, works with auditors, cost report auditors, lender exam, annual report to HCAI, prepares special reports and projects as assigned.
• Uses clear, concise, professional communication with coworkers, patients, all customers internal and external.
• Uses AIDET in interactions with patients and family members.
• Acts with a sense of urgency when performing tasks.
• When reporting in the office, basic unit/department maintenance such as keeping files, drawers, cabinets free from unnecessary clutter.
• Abides by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations.
• Speaks up to stop the line and escalates potential safety events if necessary.
• Completes and attends monthly training assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Behavioral Standards:

• Treats everyone as their customer; utilizes scripting and other tools to ensure consistency in customer service; Expresses recognition and shows appreciation to others; fully utilizes AIDET principles; responds quickly to handle requests, complaints, and questions; displays a positive attitude.
• Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, passion and care when interacting with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff members.
• Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential, embracing ingenuity to service our customers.

Communication/Knowledge:

• Wears nametag properly; follows dress code policy; answers phone correctly and promptly; is prepared for meetings; meets deadlines; does not participate in gossip; acts ethically and treats others with respect; respects customer’s

Collaboration/Teamwork:

• Attends staff meetings; follows HIPAA guidelines; follows patient rights policy; complies with the compliance program; demonstrates knowledge of role in a disaster; demonstrates knowledge of fire and fire drill procedures; working knowledge of hospital emergency codes; always utilizes standard precautions in the clinical setting; safely manages the environment of care by demonstrating a working knowledge of the requirements of the: Life Safety program, Utilities Management program, Hazardous Materials program, Emergency Preparedness program, Safety Management program, Medical Equipment Management program, Security Management program

Experience:

• Must have three (3) to five (5) years of senior level accounting and familiarity with acute care hospital accounting. Managerial experience within the acute hospital or similarly related setting will be helpful.
• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, strong organizational skills, ability to follow verbal instructions, and PC (computer) skills.
• A capacity to learn, synthesize, make critical judgments, work independently, place patients and families first, and collaborate with the team members who are recognized leaders within health care.