Assists in the monthly closing process, including financial review and monthly journal entry preparation, consolidations, and financial package preparation and fluctuation analysis.

• Assists in preparing monthly financial statements, including journalizing all transactions, including cash receipts and disbursements. This includes thorough documentation of cash receipts and disbursements.
• Assists in audit inquiries from internal and external auditors.
• Prepares general ledger account reconciliations and ensure all discrepancies are identified. This includes preparation of all required work papers for year end audits.
• Prepares requests for reimbursement for cash account and submit to corporate timely. This includes review of requests to ensure proper documentation is attached according to policy.
• Assists in the preparation of the monthly financial package for corporate and executive management's review. This includes preparation of monthly revenue reports, medical expense analysis and membership reports identifying material fluctuations.
• Prepares cash account reconciliations. Includes interaction and communication with corporate cash management to request wire transfers and resolve reconciling items.
• Assists with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end roll forward schedules to facilitate audit and external reporting requirements. Provides and prepares analysis as requested by internal and external parties.
• Supports senior level staff with researching positive pay exceptions, check clearing exceptions from the bank and instructs Treasury on how to proceed.

Other Job Requirements

Responsibilities
Strong working knowledge of Excel and willingness to learn other software packages as needed.
Bachelor's degree required with up to two years of accounting experience OR 7+ years of experience in lieu of degree.

General Job Information

Title
Accountant I

Grade
21

Work Experience - Required
Accounting

Work Experience - Preferred

Education - Required
A Combination of Education and Work Experience May Be Considered., Bachelors - Accounting

Education - Preferred

License and Certifications - Required

License and Certifications - Preferred

Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.
Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.