Accountant II

Salary Range: $24.76-$35.72 per hour

SUMMARY

The Department of Health Services – Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency, is seeking a well-qualified, and highly motivated individual to fill a position in the Fiscal Services Unit, at the level of Accountant II.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Receive, review and process the board-approved Ambulance Overflow Program invoices.
• Review invoices to ensure billing is in accordance with the contracted fee schedule.
• Reconcile Ambulance Overflow invoices to the Central Dispatch Operations unit and resolve discrepancies with the ambulance provider.
• Verify charges using the Utilize the Rescue Net Reporting System to ensure the charges are authorized by Central Dispatch Operations.
• Maintain communication with ambulance providers to resolve billing discrepancies and/or request additional documents missing in their billing package.
• Route ambulance overflow invoices for approval to the Program Manager.
• Maintain a record of the number of runs the ambulance provides bill during the fiscal year.
• Provide a copy of the approved invoices to the ambulance providers.
• Maintain various schedules detailing the type of ambulance services and the payment amount and specifying the facility requesting the transport service.
• Monitor the Ambulance Overflow budget and work with the Contracts and Grants to supplement encumbrances.
• Prepare Contract Funding Form to request Ambulance Overflow budget adjustments.   

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of County regulations, policies, processes, and procedures.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with eCAPS.
• Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft: Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook applications.

Education/Experience

• One-year entry level accounting experience or two years of technical accounting experience.

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• Successful clearing through the Live Scan process with the County of Los Angeles.

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Microsoft Excel: Basic Text and Cell Formatting, Using Functions and Formulas, Printing an Excel Workbook

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Stand: Frequently

Walk: Frequently

Sit: Frequently

Handling : Occasionally

Reach Outward: Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend: Occasionally

Lift / Carry: Occasionally - Up to 15 lbs

Push/Pull: Occasionally - Up to 15 lbs

See: Constantly

Taste/ Smell: Not Applicable

Not Applicable = Not required for essential functions

Occasionally = (0 - 2 hrs/day)

Frequently = (2 - 5 hrs/day)

Constantly = (5 hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled

EEOC STATEMENT
It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer), AIDS or HIV, genetic information or characteristics, veteran status or military service.

Salary : $25 - $36