Staff Accountant II

Who we are

Community Health Plan of Washington is
an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any actual or perceived protected characteristic or other unlawful consideration.

Our commitment is to:

• Strive to apply an equity
lens to all our work.


• Reduce health disparities.


• Create an equitable
work environment.


About the Role

The Staff Accountant II is responsible for including tracking and analysis of off systems behavioral health Integrated Managed Care (IMC) Behavioral Health (BH) and behavioral health state only (BHSO) state funds/claims. This position is also responsible for analysis of prepaid expenses, fixed assets and depreciation, general administrative support to the Finance department.

To be successful in this role, you:

• Have minimum four (4)) years of experience in accounting/Finance or a 4-year Bachelor's degree.
• Have experience working with accounting and financial reporting software such as AccPac, Oracle or Crystal reports.
• Have two (2) years of experience creating reports and data.
• Have experience working with Microsoft Office products, specifically advanced knowledge of Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, lookups, conditional logic.

Essential functions and Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the analysis of BHSO funds, request for check issuance and invoices; maintenance of Accounts Receivable.
• Provide decision support and recommendations to management through analysis of expenditure trends of BH/BHSO.
• Responsible for the tracking and analysis of IMC BH and BHSO funds and claims including the recommendation for accruals, off system claims payable and collaboration with Healthcare Economics.
• Work cross-functionally to prepare and/or review analytics and management reporting, working closely with business partners to recommend, develop, and implement new metrics or reports.
• Provide decision support for department, including data requests for financial statements accruals, bids, and budget.
• Responsible for invoicing vendor accounts payable transactions and check issuance and general ledger entries and reconciliation of accounts.
• Coordinate 1099 issuance and reconciliation.
• Fixed assets inventory maintenance and related depreciation schedules, entries, and reconciliations.
• Maintains unclaimed property accounts and issues letters for outstanding checks on monthly basis.
• Responsible for general administrative support to the Finance Department; maintenance of accounting files; general and administrative expense accruals, and projects.
• Responsible for the review and improvement of new and existing processes and policies within Finance. Supports Finance projects and initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned. Essential functions listed are not necessarily exhaustive and may be revised by the employer, at its sole discretion.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting software (ACCPAC, Oracle, Crystal Reports)
• Knowledge of GAAP fundamentals and the "why" behind accruals, deferrals, and reclasses.
• Understanding of financial statement relationships and how transactions impact P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Knowledge of close-to-reporting cycle, including variance analysis and flux explanations.
• Familiarity with accounting policies, internal control requirements, and audit support expectations.
• Working knowledge of ERP processes (sub-ledgers to GL, posting logic, interface/error handling).
• Ability to work with general guidance, prioritizing competing deadlines during close.
• Ability to interpret policy and apply it to moderately complex scenarios.
• Ability to own a process and drive issues to resolution.

As part of our hiring process, the following criteria must be met:

• Complete and successfully pass a criminal background check.

Criminal History: includes review of criminal convictions and probation. CHPW does not automatically or categorically exclude persons with a criminal background from employment. The applicant's criminal history will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis considering the risk to the business, members, and/employees.

• Has not been sanctioned or excluded from participation in federal or state healthcare programs by a federal or state law enforcement, regulatory, or licensing agency.
• Vaccination requirement (CHPW offers a process for medical or religious exemptions)
• Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet these requirements are considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

Compensation and Benefits:

The position is FLSA Non-Exempt and is eligible for overtime. Based on market data, this position grade is 43 and has a 5% annual incentive target based on company, department, and individual performance goals.

CHPW offers the following benefits for Full and Part-time employees and their dependents:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision
• Telehealth app
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts
• Basic Life AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life, Critical Care, and Long-Term Care Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement and generous employer match
• Employee Assistance Program and Mental Fitness app
• Financial Coaching, Identity Theft Protection
• Time off including PTO accrual starting at 17 days per year.
• 40 hours Community Service volunteer time
• 10 standard holidays, 2 floating holidays
• Compassion time off, jury duty

Sensory/Physical/Mental Requirements:

Sensory* :

• Speaking, hearing, near vision, far vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, touch, smell, and balance.

Physical* :

• Extended periods of sitting, computer use, talking and possibly standing
• Simple grasp, firm grasp, fine manipulation, pinch, finger dexterity, supination/pronation, wrist flexion
• Frequent torso/back static position; occasional stooping, bending, and twisting.

Mental :

• Ability to learn and prioritize multiple tasks at a given time and have the capability of handling demanding situations. Analytical/problem solving/critical thinking ability.

Work Environment:

Office environment Employees who frequently work in front of computer monitors are at risk for environmental exposure to low-grade radiation.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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