Staff Accountant (3375)

Job Summary
Staff Accountant to analyze the Company’s and other financial information as well as prepare financial reports by compiling information, preparing profit and loss statements, and utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures.

Staff Accountant’s responsibilities will go beyond compiling and analyzing financial information for account entry. Staff Accountant will document important business transactions; help develop, maintain and implement accounting best practices and control procedures; review and analyze budgets and expenditures to improve the Company’s fiscal performance; and monitor the performance of accounting and related reports for accuracy and completeness.

Staff Accountant will help the Company and Accounting Department provide quality patient care and ensure the proper implementation of its services, policies, and programs. Staff Accountant will have the opportunity to present meaningful reports to Company managers and help them analyze various Company programs and policies. Due to the diversity of responsibilities of the role, the Staff Accountant will be a competent and resourceful individual with a passion for accounting.

Responsibilities and Duties
Essential Responsibilities and Expectations

• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules per the monthly close schedule
• Prepare and review budgets, revenue and expense reports, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents
• Analyze revenue and expenditure trends, recommend appropriate budget levels, and ensure proper expense management
• Analyze revenues, commissions, and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately on a monthly basis
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and report major discrepancies
• Explain billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors, and clients
• Resolve accounting discrepancies
• Recommend, develop, and maintain financial databases, computer software systems, and manual filing systems
• Cooperate with internal and external auditors to complete audits
• Report any issues, which may affect cash flow, expenses, and balances
• Assist with the collections process and managing Medicare denials
• Comply with Company rules, policies, and procedures
• Comply with all applicable safety rules, policies, and procedures
• Report to work regularly and on-time

Additional Responsibilities and Expectations

• Support other accounting staff, as needed
• Assume other duties as assigned

Physical and Mental Requirements
These physical and mental demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

• See projects through to completion
• Recommend and implement improvements to processes increasing efficiency
• Mathematical ability sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and figure averages
• Ability to communicate effectively by telephone and in meetings and discussions
• Daily sitting focused on and operating a personal computer or terminal keyboard to enter data, communicate over email, or analyze documents for over 60 minutes at a time
• Lifting of boxes and light equipment up to 20 pounds

Qualifications and Skills
To perform the job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Two years of high-volume accounting and/or finance experience
• Knowledge of effective auditing practices and principles
• Comprehensive knowledge of and familiarity implementing accounting practices and principles
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Word and Excel in a Microsoft Windows environment
• Effective oral, written, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to gather and analyze information in a timely and skillful manner
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, and budgeting
• Ability to manage time efficiently and handle multiple concurrent projects
• Resourceful, problem-solving attitude

Preferred

• Natural interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong detail-oriented and resourceful mindset
• Able to work well in a diverse environment

Workplace Environment
The job will primarily be working in the Company’s Resource Center, at 774 S. Placentia Ave., Placentia, CA 92870. This office environment has no unusual exposures, but safety precautions must be taken at all times.

Salary Range: $25.00 to $32.00

Disclaimer
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the job.