CareOregon
Sr Accountant
CareOregon, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Career Opportunities: Sr Accountant (24649)
Requisition ID
24649
- Posted
10/28/2024
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CareOregon
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Full Time - Permanent
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Portland
- Multi Location (2)
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Candidates hired for remote positions must reside in Oregon or Washington.Job TitleSr AccountantExemption StatusExemptDepartmentFinanceManager TitleAccounting Supervisor - OperationsDirect Reportsn/aRequisition #24649Pay and BenefitsEstimated hiring range $79,430 - $97,080/year , 5% bonus target, full benefits. www.careoregon.org/about-us/careers/benefitsPosting NotesThis is a fully remote role, but you must reside in Oregon or Washington.Job SummaryThis position performs senior level accounting functions for the organization. Primary responsibilities include general ledger maintenance, analysis and reporting. This position is also responsible for internal and external relations, auditing, and general administration. Senior accountants are responsible for coding accounts payable invoices and check requests, journal entry preparation, account reconciliation and ad hoc reports.This position's area of focus and expertise consists of one or more of the following topics:Treasury functions including initiating wire transfers and other automated clearing house transactionsBehavioral health contract review, payment tracking and payment calculationsAlternative payment methodology accounting and review of payment calculationsVarious claim service activity accounting and payment reviewAllocation management and facilitation of quarterly meetings with Company leadersRevenue accounting for Medicaid and Medicare paymentsInvoice preparation for contracts, administrative services, and management services agreementsIntercompany account reconciliations and related eliminating journal entriesFixed asset and prepaid expense subledger maintenance, including adding new assets, disposition of assets, monthly depreciation and amortization and compliance with Company capitalization policiesCompany credit card program and expense reimbursement accounting, including coding of charges, review of transactions for policy compliance and employee point of contact for questionsPreparation of monthly internal reporting and accompanying financial letterInsurance renewal preparation and management of Company-wide data gathering effortsPayroll and payroll benefits accounting, review of bi-weekly payroll and manual payroll checks for payment approval, preparation of check requests for benefits paid outside of the payroll system, and preparation of bi-weekly 401(k) uploads.Payroll tax filings and accounting, ensuring the company's compliance with local, state and federal payroll and regulations, correspondence with payroll processor related to amendments to tax filings and discrepancies, filing of payroll tax and workers compensation, and state and local tax account setup as needed for new jurisdictions.
Essential ResponsibilitiesGeneral Ledger Maintenance & AnalysisPrepare routine to complex general ledger journal entries and calculate large estimates; assist in reviewing routine journal entries performed by others.Prepare monthly account reconciliations for complex accounts; maintain appropriate GL support.Review and analyze data to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance; make or coordinate corrections as needed.Prepare advanced trend and data analysis.Interact with accounts payable staff on AP and cash receipts activities, including reviewing and coding invoices.
ReportingPrepare monthly financial reporting packages.Prepare external financial reporting, including regulatory filings; respond to regulatory inquiries.Develop reports for ad-hoc requests using excel or GL software; run routine reports.Maintain and create financial reports in reporting software.Participate in presenting financial statements at Finance Committee and Board meetings with outside entities.Support year-end audit request and assist in audited financial statement preparation.
Internal & External RelationsDevelop and maintain effective working relationships with internal departments, teams, and leaders and external entities.Serve as an advanced resource for finance staff.
AdministrationSupport and train developing accounting staff.Participate in 1:1, team, and department meetings; attend All Staff meetings.Track and document allocation of time.Identify and help implement process improvements with minimal supervision.
Organizational ResponsibilitiesPerform work in alignment with the organization's mission, vision and values.Support the organization's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by fostering a culture of open mindedness, cultural awareness, compassion and respect for all individuals.Strive to meet annual business goals in support of the organization's strategic goals.Adhere to the organization's policies, procedures and other relevant compliance needs.Perform other duties as needed.
Experience and/or EducationRequiredMinimum 5 years' experience as an Accountant (3-4 years' Accountant experience may be considered with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and with core experience from public accounting or financial reporting)
PreferredAccounting work experience in the health insurance industryBachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldCPA license
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities RequiredKnowledgeProficient understanding of GAAP and applicable laws and regulations, ability to recommend appropriate accounting and reporting treatment for transactionsProficient understanding of internal controls and department policies and procedures
Skills and AbilitiesMastery of one or more core organizational accounting functions (e.g., IBNR, Medicare estimates, Risk Corridors, Regulatory Reporting, Audit, Reporting software)
Strong research and analytical skillsIntermediate Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., advanced formulas, sumifs, vlookups, pivots, appropriate application of formulas and graphs, etc.)Strong attention to detail and accuracy; ability to produce high quality output, requiring some reviewEffective communication skills, including listening, verbal, and writtenHigh degree of initiative, motivation, and professionalismDeveloping ability to influence othersAbility to interpret dataAbility to articulate and present information within the departmentAbility to communicate with external parties (e.g., auditors, actuaries, regulatory agencies, etc.)Ability to effectively assist with projects and/or lead small projectsAbility to support implementation of organizational or departmental changeAbility to identify and help implement process improvements with some supervisionAbility to identify problem, inconsistencies, unexpected results, relevant information and uncertaintiesAbility to interpret and organize information in a meaningful way and articulate assumptions;Ability to communicate findings and potential solutions to appropriate team membersTime management skills; ability to prioritize work and complete tasks on timeAbility to effectively collaborate with coworkersAbility to accept feedback and adapts to changeAbility to maintain a positive attitude
Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups
Ability to learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information and determine appropriate actionsAbility to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stressAbility to see, read, and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 6 hours/dayAbility to hear and speak clearly for at least 3-6 hours/day
Working ConditionsWork Environment(s): Indoor/Office Community Facilities/Security Outdoor ExposureMember/Patient Facing: No Telephonic In PersonHazards: May include, but not limited to, physical and ergonomic hazards.Equipment: General office equipmentTravel: May include occasional required or optional travel outside of the workplace; the employee's personal vehicle, local transit or other means of transportation may be used.Schedule: Ability to work during Finance Core Business Hours.#Li-RemoteCandidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply. CareOregon is committed to building a linguistically and culturally diverse and inclusive work environment.Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.We are an equal opportunity employer. CareOregon considers all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.Email this job to a friend
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Requisition ID
24649
- Posted
10/28/2024
-
CareOregon
-
Full Time - Permanent
-
Portland
- Multi Location (2)
Job Description Print Preview
Candidates hired for remote positions must reside in Oregon or Washington.Job TitleSr AccountantExemption StatusExemptDepartmentFinanceManager TitleAccounting Supervisor - OperationsDirect Reportsn/aRequisition #24649Pay and BenefitsEstimated hiring range $79,430 - $97,080/year , 5% bonus target, full benefits. www.careoregon.org/about-us/careers/benefitsPosting NotesThis is a fully remote role, but you must reside in Oregon or Washington.Job SummaryThis position performs senior level accounting functions for the organization. Primary responsibilities include general ledger maintenance, analysis and reporting. This position is also responsible for internal and external relations, auditing, and general administration. Senior accountants are responsible for coding accounts payable invoices and check requests, journal entry preparation, account reconciliation and ad hoc reports.This position's area of focus and expertise consists of one or more of the following topics:Treasury functions including initiating wire transfers and other automated clearing house transactionsBehavioral health contract review, payment tracking and payment calculationsAlternative payment methodology accounting and review of payment calculationsVarious claim service activity accounting and payment reviewAllocation management and facilitation of quarterly meetings with Company leadersRevenue accounting for Medicaid and Medicare paymentsInvoice preparation for contracts, administrative services, and management services agreementsIntercompany account reconciliations and related eliminating journal entriesFixed asset and prepaid expense subledger maintenance, including adding new assets, disposition of assets, monthly depreciation and amortization and compliance with Company capitalization policiesCompany credit card program and expense reimbursement accounting, including coding of charges, review of transactions for policy compliance and employee point of contact for questionsPreparation of monthly internal reporting and accompanying financial letterInsurance renewal preparation and management of Company-wide data gathering effortsPayroll and payroll benefits accounting, review of bi-weekly payroll and manual payroll checks for payment approval, preparation of check requests for benefits paid outside of the payroll system, and preparation of bi-weekly 401(k) uploads.Payroll tax filings and accounting, ensuring the company's compliance with local, state and federal payroll and regulations, correspondence with payroll processor related to amendments to tax filings and discrepancies, filing of payroll tax and workers compensation, and state and local tax account setup as needed for new jurisdictions.
Essential ResponsibilitiesGeneral Ledger Maintenance & AnalysisPrepare routine to complex general ledger journal entries and calculate large estimates; assist in reviewing routine journal entries performed by others.Prepare monthly account reconciliations for complex accounts; maintain appropriate GL support.Review and analyze data to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance; make or coordinate corrections as needed.Prepare advanced trend and data analysis.Interact with accounts payable staff on AP and cash receipts activities, including reviewing and coding invoices.
ReportingPrepare monthly financial reporting packages.Prepare external financial reporting, including regulatory filings; respond to regulatory inquiries.Develop reports for ad-hoc requests using excel or GL software; run routine reports.Maintain and create financial reports in reporting software.Participate in presenting financial statements at Finance Committee and Board meetings with outside entities.Support year-end audit request and assist in audited financial statement preparation.
Internal & External RelationsDevelop and maintain effective working relationships with internal departments, teams, and leaders and external entities.Serve as an advanced resource for finance staff.
AdministrationSupport and train developing accounting staff.Participate in 1:1, team, and department meetings; attend All Staff meetings.Track and document allocation of time.Identify and help implement process improvements with minimal supervision.
Organizational ResponsibilitiesPerform work in alignment with the organization's mission, vision and values.Support the organization's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by fostering a culture of open mindedness, cultural awareness, compassion and respect for all individuals.Strive to meet annual business goals in support of the organization's strategic goals.Adhere to the organization's policies, procedures and other relevant compliance needs.Perform other duties as needed.
Experience and/or EducationRequiredMinimum 5 years' experience as an Accountant (3-4 years' Accountant experience may be considered with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and with core experience from public accounting or financial reporting)
PreferredAccounting work experience in the health insurance industryBachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldCPA license
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities RequiredKnowledgeProficient understanding of GAAP and applicable laws and regulations, ability to recommend appropriate accounting and reporting treatment for transactionsProficient understanding of internal controls and department policies and procedures
Skills and AbilitiesMastery of one or more core organizational accounting functions (e.g., IBNR, Medicare estimates, Risk Corridors, Regulatory Reporting, Audit, Reporting software)
Strong research and analytical skillsIntermediate Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., advanced formulas, sumifs, vlookups, pivots, appropriate application of formulas and graphs, etc.)Strong attention to detail and accuracy; ability to produce high quality output, requiring some reviewEffective communication skills, including listening, verbal, and writtenHigh degree of initiative, motivation, and professionalismDeveloping ability to influence othersAbility to interpret dataAbility to articulate and present information within the departmentAbility to communicate with external parties (e.g., auditors, actuaries, regulatory agencies, etc.)Ability to effectively assist with projects and/or lead small projectsAbility to support implementation of organizational or departmental changeAbility to identify and help implement process improvements with some supervisionAbility to identify problem, inconsistencies, unexpected results, relevant information and uncertaintiesAbility to interpret and organize information in a meaningful way and articulate assumptions;Ability to communicate findings and potential solutions to appropriate team membersTime management skills; ability to prioritize work and complete tasks on timeAbility to effectively collaborate with coworkersAbility to accept feedback and adapts to changeAbility to maintain a positive attitude
Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups
Ability to learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information and determine appropriate actionsAbility to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stressAbility to see, read, and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 6 hours/dayAbility to hear and speak clearly for at least 3-6 hours/day
Working ConditionsWork Environment(s): Indoor/Office Community Facilities/Security Outdoor ExposureMember/Patient Facing: No Telephonic In PersonHazards: May include, but not limited to, physical and ergonomic hazards.Equipment: General office equipmentTravel: May include occasional required or optional travel outside of the workplace; the employee's personal vehicle, local transit or other means of transportation may be used.Schedule: Ability to work during Finance Core Business Hours.#Li-RemoteCandidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply. CareOregon is committed to building a linguistically and culturally diverse and inclusive work environment.Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.We are an equal opportunity employer. CareOregon considers all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.Email this job to a friend
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