Accountant, Senior

Accountant, Senior

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. The Accountant, Senior position is responsible for coding accounts payable invoices and check requests, journal entry preparation, account reconciliation and ad hoc reports.

This is a hybrid position, with an expectation to be in the office one day per week. We are seeking candidates based in the Portland Metro area.

Estimated Hiring Range:
$81,000.00 - $99,000.00

Bonus Target:
Bonus - SIP Target, 5% Annual

Current CareOregon Employees: Please use the internal Workday site to submit an application for this job.

Essential Responsibilities

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.

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.

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.

Work Location: Hybrid-Office 1 day/week

Schedule: Ability to work during Finance Core Business Hours.

We offer a strong Total Rewards Program. This includes competitive pay, bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for bonuses and benefits is dependent on factors such as the position type and the number of scheduled weekly hours. Benefits-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month on or after their start date. CareOregon offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance, as well as health savings account, flexible spending account(s), lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, wellness program, discounts, and multiple supplemental benefits (e.g., voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pre-tax parking, pet insurance, 529 College Savings, etc.). We also offer a strong retirement plan with employer contributions. Benefits-eligible employees accrue PTO and Paid State Sick Time based on hours worked/scheduled hours and the primary work state. Employees may also receive paid holidays, volunteer time, jury duty, bereavement leave, and more, depending on eligibility. Non-benefits eligible employees can enjoy 401(k) contributions, Paid State Sick Time, wellness and employee assistance program benefits, and other perks. Please contact your recruiter for more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer

CareOregon is an equal opportunity employer. The organization selects the best individual for the job based upon job related qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age, veteran status, ancestry, marital status or disability. The organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship on the operation of our organization.