Job Title

Sr Accountant

Department

3006 - Finance

Exemption Status

Exempt

Requisition #

24296

Direct Reports

n/a

Manager Title

Accounting Operations Manager

Pay & Benefits

Estimated hiring range $ 78,270 - $94,710 / year, 5% bonus target, full benefits.

www.careoregon.org/about-us/careers/benefits.

Posting Notes

This is a remote position, but you must reside in Portland, Oregon or SW Washington.

Job Summary

This 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 transactions

• Behavioral health contract review, payment tracking and payment calculations

• Alternative payment methodology accounting and review of payment calculations

• Various claim service activity accounting and payment review

• Allocation management and facilitation of quarterly meetings with Company leaders

• Revenue accounting for Medicaid and Medicare payments

• Invoice preparation for contracts, administrative services, and management services agreements

• Intercompany account reconciliations and related eliminating journal entries

• Fixed asset and prepaid expense subledger maintenance, including adding new assets, disposition of assets, monthly depreciation and amortization and compliance with Company capitalization policies

• Company credit card program and expense reimbursement accounting, including coding of charges, review of transactions for policy compliance and employee point of contact for questions

• Preparation of monthly internal reporting and accompanying financial letter

• Insurance renewal preparation and management of Company-wide data gathering efforts

• Payroll 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 Responsibilities

  General Ledger Maintenance & Analysis

• Prepare 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.

  Reporting

• Prepare 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 Relations

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal departments, teams, and leaders and external entities.

• Serve as an advanced resource for finance staff.

  Administration

• Support 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 Responsibilities

• Perform 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 Education

  Required

• Minimum 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)

  Preferred

• Accounting work experience in the health insurance industry

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• CPA license

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

  Knowledge

• Proficient understanding of GAAP and applicable laws and regulations, ability to recommend appropriate accounting and reporting treatment for transactions

• Proficient understanding of internal controls and department policies and procedures

  Skills and Abilities

• Mastery of one or more core organizational accounting functions (e.g., IBNR, Medicare estimates, Risk Corridors, Regulatory Reporting, Audit, Reporting software)

• Strong research and analytical skills

• Intermediate 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 review

• Effective communication skills, including listening, verbal, and written

• High degree of initiative, motivation, and professionalism

• Developing ability to influence others

• Ability to interpret data

• Ability to articulate and present information within the department

• Ability to communicate with external parties (e.g., auditors, actuaries, regulatory agencies, etc.)

• Ability to effectively assist with projects and/or lead small projects

• Ability to support implementation of organizational or departmental change

• Ability to identify and help implement process improvements with some supervision

• Ability to identify problem, inconsistencies, unexpected results, relevant information and uncertainties

• Ability to interpret and organize information in a meaningful way and articulate assumptions;

• Ability to communicate findings and potential solutions to appropriate team members

• Time management skills; ability to prioritize work and complete tasks on time

• Ability to effectively collaborate with coworkers

• Ability to accept feedback and adapts to change

• Ability 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 actions

• Ability to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stress

• Ability to see, read, and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 6 hours/day

• Ability to hear and speak clearly for at least 3-6 hours/day

  Working Conditions

  Work Environment(s) ☒ Indoor/Office ☐ Community ☐ Facilities/Security ☐ Outdoor Exposure

  Member/Patient Facing: ☒ No ☐ Telephonic ☐ In Person

  Hazards: May include, but not limited to, physical and ergonomic hazards.

  Equipment: General office equipment

  Travel: 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.

  Candidates 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.