Assistant Staff Accountant (Hybrid - San Diego, CA)

Assistant Staff Accountant

American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH) is seeking an Assistant Staff Accountant to join our Finance department. The primary purpose of this position is to prepare journal entries; organize submitted transaction entries for the inclusion of appropriate supporting documentation; bank reconciliations; help produce the monthly general ledger trial balance; and assist the General Ledger Team in the preparation of financial statements for the Parent company and its subsidiary companies.

Hourly Salary Range American Specialty Health complies with state and federal wage and hour laws and compensation depends upon candidate's qualifications, education, skill set, years of experience, and internal equity. $26.94 to $30.69 Hourly Wage Range.

Remote Worker Guidelines

• Hybrid Worker Guidelines: This position may be trained virtually or onsite and must have the capability to work from home (WFH) in a designated work area with company-provided technology equipment. This WFH position requires you to have a stable connection to your Internet Service Provider with the ability to participate by video in online meetings over a reliable and consistent network. The internet connection must have a consistent 50 down/10 up Mbps minimum internet speed. 100 down/20 up is recommended to support higher quality video meetings. This position requires occasional onsite office work.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and analyzes financial information for entry into general ledger and reporting in the financial statements.
• Tracks unclaimed property Microsoft office inbox and ensures mail is addressed timely, tracked and saved.
• Update Excel tracking of unclaimed property responses received and the tracking matrix.
• Creating check requests with related and relevant support and route for approval.
• Communicating with external practitioners and members to follow up with any related questions via email or telephone.
• Preparing due diligence letters, as needed, including sending to the mailroom, scanning and saving electronically.
• Preparing state unclaimed property reporting and remittance including all relevant supporting documentation.
• Maintaining records of annual unclaimed property and working closely with SOVOS our outsourced vendor for reporting and due diligence.
• Applies principles of accounting and maintain the financial records in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, Company policies, and internal controls.
• Adheres to corporate policy with respect to HIPAA and PHI.
• Meets departmental performance standards and timelines.
• Prepares monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assists in setting up and maintaining account analyses and reconciling all assigned balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Prepares journal entries and posts to the financial system.
• Assists in preparing 6-month trended income statement and balance sheets and analyzing variances that exceed scope and providing explanations of variances to management.
• Assists in reviewing all expense accounts on monthly basis for reasonableness, making proposals for corrections and additional accruals, where necessary.
• Supports General Ledger Team in preparation of ad hoc reports and reconciliations.
• Participates in annual financial audits, regulatory audits, and ad hoc health plan audits.
• Assists in performing and reporting on financial statement analyses.
• Assist the General Ledger Team with organizational projects as assigned.
• Completes ad hoc projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, or a Bachelor's degree with a concentration or minor in accounting required.
• Entry-level experience in accounting industry preferred.
• Experience using X3 and Sage required.
• Proficient in MS Office including advanced experience with Excel and Word.
• Entry-level position – Require good fundamental knowledge of accounting, general ledger, and financial statements.
• Good analytical, quantitative, problem solving, and technical skills.
• Ability to comprehend, evaluate and apply government regulations and accounting guidelines.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to interact in a positive, respectful manner and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to display excellent customer service to meet the needs and expectations of both internal and external customers.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal communication skills to identify critical core competencies based on success factors and organizational environment.
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize, multi-task and manage time.
• Demonstrated accuracy and productivity in a changing environment with constant interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information, problems, issues, situations, and procedures to develop effective solutions.
• Ability to exercise strict confidentiality in all matters.

Mobility

• Primarily sedentary, able to sit for long periods of time.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to see, speak, and hear other personnel and/or objects. Ability to communicate both in verbal and written form. Ability to travel within and around the facility or Work from Home (WFH) environment. Capable of using a telephone, computer keyboard, and mouse. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.

Environmental Conditions

• Hybrid Onsite: Office and/or Work from Home (WFH) environment.

American Specialty Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and reproductive health decision-making), gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally-protected medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by applicable local, federal or state law.