Staff Accountant

Basic Job Functions:

This position is responsible for analyzing and evaluating accounting system extracts, identifying balancing deficiencies, recommending issue resolution. Reporting and communicating issues/ discrepancies; controlling and monitoring of various departmental accounting related activities; preparation of various account reconciliations; developing ad-hoc reports and generating of monthly recap information necessary to support monthly statistical reporting; assist in project support impacting various areas of Financial Operations; identifying, documenting potential system requirements;

Job Requirements:

* Accounting system analysis experience

* Analytical skills to include troubleshooting and problem solving

* Strong analytical skills and research techniques

* Technical writing skills

* Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills

* Organizational skills to include prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines

* PC proficiency to include Word, Excel

* Experience in testing and researching system issues

Desired Characteristics:

* Self-motivated

* Strong communication capabilities

* Problem solver

* Inquisitive

* Ability to pick up new concepts quickly

* 2 years of college and 2 years of business experience

Preferred Job Requirements:

* Knowledge of health care products and insurance industry

* PC proficiency to include Microsoft Office tools, accounting system of some kind

* Financial project experience

* Database development experience

This position is responsible for preparing, reviewing and the analysis of the financial statements and related reports for HCSC and the Business Units comprising Health Operations. Establishing governance to monitor the processes and workflow to prepare consolidated financial reports required for management reporting. Evaluating and analyzing the impact of changes in accounts, reporting requirements, and/or business processes with proposing and documenting changes needed in accounting, reporting, and procedures

1. Oversees and monitors the process and workflow of preparing various financial reports: Adhoc requests Complex reporting Health Operations Business units financial reports for the Board and management distribution. Product and segment reporting by division Final reviewer for report release to management

2. Participates in financial reporting changes by adjusting/revising reporting processes and structures.

3. Strengthen Chart of Accounts Governance and Maintenance.

4. Establishes formal master reporting governance framework to ensure timely and accurate reporting across all Health Operations Business Units.

5. Responsible for preparing and reviewing Health Operations financial statements and related reports for HCSC and for the Business Units comprising Health Operations for operational effectiveness.

6. Works with management directly to define and create ad hoc reports per their request.

7. Reviews and conducts detailed financial analysis for the business units comprising Health Operations. May include: Complex analysis of revenue Enrollment / membership Trend analysis; verification, ad hoc analysis All product and segment reporting by division by comparing to plan, YTD plan and forecast

8. Audits reports and account data to: Ensure specific reporting requirements are met Ensure consistency of the financial statements Troubleshoot account data Provide formal and informal recommendations to management and or system experts Answers complex or escalated questions or issues and handles volatile situations

9. Develops reporting cross-walks/mappings, and integrate processes with master data maintenance.

10. Advises and implements interim automated Health Operations reporting.

11. Evaluates and analyzes the impact of changes in accounts, reporting requirements, or business processes, and proposes and documents changes needed in accounting, reporting, or procedures, keeping all work papers aligned.

12. Represents the department with higher levels of management, with preparation, competence, clarity, diplomacy, and follow-through.

13. Prepares/updates chart of account mapping to create combined Health Operations reports. Designs new reporting hierarchies to meet rationalized reporting needs and to reduce manual mapping in reporting workbooks.

14. Identifies, recommends and implements process and system improvements.

15. Creates baseline documentation procedures and processes; can include gathering documentation, work papers, and examples

16. Develops and provides on-the-job training to the Accountants in any Health Operations Business Units.

17. Supports external audits by gathering and explaining requested examples, procedures, and supporting information.

18. Communicates and interacts effectively and professionally with co-workers, management, customers, etc.

19. Comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, Compliance Program policies and other applicable corporate and departmental policies. 20. Maintain complete confidentiality of company business. 21. Maintain communication with management regarding development within areas of assigned responsibilities and perform special projects as required or requested. JOB REQUIREMENTS: College degree in Accounting and 5 years of accounting experience 3 years of financial reporting experience. Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Proficient in PeopleSoft Financials. Demonstrated presentation skills. Demonstrated analytical skills. Detail oriented. Clear, concise, communication with good grammar, and appropriate word choice, oral or written PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS: Possess detailed knowledge of the actual ledgers of the companies which comprise Health Operations reporting, including specific knowledge of the accounts and product code combinations and how these are translated/mapped into product/segment reporting. Interpersonal skills including coaching, process improvement, and employee development. Experience with HCSC financial reporting systems. Experience with financial reporting systems of all Health Operations Business Units. Knowledge of HCSC products and terminology. Experience with statutory accounting.

Basic Job Functions:

This position is responsible for analyzing and evaluating accounting system extracts, identifying balancing deficiencies, recommending issue resolution. Reporting and communicating issues/ discrepancies; controlling and monitoring of various departmental accounting related activities; preparation of various account reconciliations; developing ad-hoc reports and generating of monthly recap information necessary to support monthly statistical reporting; assist in project support impacting various areas of Financial Operations; identifying, documenting potential system requirements;

Job Requirements:

* Accounting system analysis experience

* Analytical skills to include troubleshooting and problem solving

* Strong analytical skills and research techniques

* Technical writing skills

* Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills

* Organizational skills to include prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines

* PC proficiency to include Word, Excel

* Experience in testing and researching system issues

Desired Characteristics:

* Self-motivated

* Strong communication capabilities

* Problem solver

* Inquisitive

* Ability to pick up new concepts quickly