Senior Accountant

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assisting the Chief Financial Officer in directing financial activities for the organization. This position is also responsible for ensuring organization accounting procedures and reporting conform to generally accepted accounting principles by performing the following duties.

• Prepares financial statements and assists with internal and external audits related to the Finance department.


• Manages the preparation of reports for various payment models with providers.


• Performs financial statement analysis and reports financial statistics.


• Audits work flow to ensure that all accounting transactions are appropriately authorized and recorded.


• Reviews monthly journal entries for accuracy and balances general ledger accounts.


• Compares operating results against budget and prepares variance reports.


• Assists with the preparation of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and financial outlook of the organization.


• Prepares financial statements for required State reports.


• Assists with the preparation of reports filed with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners using Statutory Accounting Principles.


• Prepares financial analysis for contract negotiations and investment decisions.


• Assists in establishing short- and long-range department goals and objectives.


• Writes and updates policies and operating procedures for the department.


• Prepares dashboards for performance management and analyzes results.


• Makes sound and timely recommendations to executive and senior management.


• Uses analytical skills and logic to prepare materials and presentations in a way that adds value and is easily understood by others who may not have the same level of expertise.


• Assists with maintaining the organization's vendor management program.


• Completes bank and investment reconciliations.


• Ensures compliance with internal controls.


• Manages the shareholder stock ledger and other related agreements.


• Maintains confidentiality and complies with HIPAA rules and regulations.


• Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance.


• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.


• Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with coworkers and including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.


• Respectfully takes direction from manager.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university and three to five years related experience and/or training.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Job requires specialized computer skills. Must be adept at using various applications including database, spreadsheet, report writing, project management, graphics, word processing, presentation creation/editing, communicate by e-mail and use scheduling software. Highly skilled in Word, Excel, Access and Power Point.

We provide a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including vacation, medical, dental and vision insurance, and 401(k) pension plan. To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.