The Role
Lead accounting and reporting for government programs (Medicare, Medicaid, Federal), prepare accruals, reconcile general ledger accounts, analyze complex transactions, develop and maintain financial and operational reports, implement controls, manage projects, validate data quality, and support reimbursement and provider contracting analysis.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Summary & ResponsibilitiesPreferred Qualifications
- Ensure proper recording and reporting of various financial transactions for the Association and government lines of business. Communicate with other F&A staff and internal departments to record and reconcile the following:
- Prepare and post accruals for various general ledger accounts on a monthly basis. Develop estimates for accruals as needed by using source documentation and settlements amounts. Resolve discrepancies with appropriate staff/departments timely.
- Research, analyze, and resolve complex accounting issues, unusual transactions, and significant reconciliation variances.
- Lead accounting activities associated with government programs including Medicare, Medicaid, Federal Programs, and other assigned initiatives.
- Maintaining various schedules and ledgers for the Association's general ledger accounts, including special reserves, state risk sharing receivables, etc.
- Create and run ad-hoc system reports to summarize transactions in the general ledger. Perform research and initiate adjustments if errors are identified.
- Design, develop, and implement standard plans or provider financial and operational reports in response to customer requirements and business needs:
- Lead and implement financial internal controls and risk management.
- Facilitate definition of data and other information requirements.
- Define efficient data assembly methods.
- Maintain adequate documentation for general reference and audit purposes.
- Analyze complex financial and operational data and present findings, risks, and recommendations to management.
- Own assigned reporting processes and ensure timely, accurate completion of deliverables.
- Recommend and implement reporting enhancements and process efficiencies.
- Lead, coordinate, and participate in projects; function as project manager and leader for business and system projects; facilitate definition of project requirements and deliverables; influence the progress of team activities and the successful implementation of the project. Document and share project activities, analyses, and decisions. Develop, analyze, recommend, and enhance workflow processes related to project deliverables. Evaluates alternative solutions/decisions in light of the potential impact on internal/external resources; understands the resource implications of solutions and makes other potential recommendations
- Validate and maintain quality and consistency of data and reporting; on a proactive basis identify and isolate potential problems and work with staff within and outside of the department to develop and implement resolutions; develop and communicate data adjustments and workarounds. Evaluate root causes of data and reporting issues and implement corrective actions. Propose these resolutions to management to clearly define the increase in value and productivity associated with the changes.
- Develop, analyze, recommend, and monitor reimbursement and provider contracting strategies; prepare reports that measure the effectiveness of reimbursement and contracting terms and the influence they may have on overall program/plan cost and utilization.
- Performs all other miscellaneous responsibilities and duties as assigned or directed.
#LI-Hybrid
- Bachelor's degree and two years related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Project Management Skills: Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex projects and assignments with formatted output, narrative and data interpretation.
- Financial Skills: Demonstrated ability to prepare financial analyses and cost-benefit studies with design requirements, output format and analysis of results.
- Accounting Skills: Demonstrated ability to properly record financial transactions and prepare financial statements.
- Presentation Skills: Strong oral and written skills for presentation to Executive staff.
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Database manipulation software familiarity or relevant experience with data entry
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and two years related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Project management skills including coordinating complex projects and delivering formatted output and narrative
- Financial analysis skills, including cost-benefit studies and analysis of results
- Accounting skills to properly record financial transactions and prepare financial statements
- Strong oral and written presentation skills for executive-level communication
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with database manipulation software or relevant data entry experience
HMSA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about HMSA and has not been reviewed or approved by HMSA.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical and dental coverage are described as solid, with preventive services and select zero‑cost features adding value in recent plan years. Employer-sponsored plans can have affordable premiums in certain groups and broad access options.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and potential discretionary contributions forms a strong component of total rewards. Retirement support complements the core medical and dental package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and PTO that increases with tenure provide meaningful time‑off flexibility. Time‑away benefits scale with service length.
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The Company
What We Do
The Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA), an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, is a reliable name in Hawaii health care. Established in 1938, we are the largest and most experienced provider of health care coverage in the state. Over half of Hawaii’s population have chosen HMSA for their health care coverage. We are dedicated to providing quality, affordable health plans; employee benefit services; and worksite wellness programs. HMSA also offers a variety of programs, services and support to help improve the health and well-being of our members and community.
