Senior Accountant - Hybrid - Orange County, CA

Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most: the chronically ill and frail. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people, united in our mission to put the senior first. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters, not only changing lives but saving them. Together.This is a hybrid position in Orange County, CA.

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for the accounting and reporting functions of this healthcare services organization. This position reports directly to the Sr. Manager, Accounting and requires the employee to be a leading team member of the department. This employee will ensure that the accounting work is performed in a timely and efficient manner; financial reporting is accurate and complete using consistent methodologies in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and state specific Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP), as applicable; required filings are made accurately and within prescribed deadlines; and other management reporting requirements are completed and delivered on time.

General Duties/Responsibilities (May include but are not limited to):

• Monthly financial close for the Company and its subsidiaries, including but not limited to:
  • Monitoring and preparation of month-end accruals.
  • Preparation and/or review of journal entries.
  • Identification and correction of incorrect account coding from analysis of accounts during month end close. Educate users who routinely make errors coding their invoices when approving for payment (complex general ledger string).
  • Ability to address ad hoc request including reconciling schedules, reviewing invoices and employee expense reports (Concur).
  • Preparation and/or review of account reconciliations.
  • Actual to Budget/Forecast variance analysis.
• Assist with the preparation of the month-end internal financial statement for executive management. Additionally, assist with preparation of annual financial statements and footnotes for assigned subsidiary (ies), including preparation of fully cross-referenced workpapers supporting the financial statements and footnotes.
• Financial analysis and trend identification.
• Review of contracts for accounting applicability.
• Regulatory financial reporting (DOI/DMHC, if required for the entities assigned) including but not limited to:

• Preparation of external regulatory financial statements including footnotes in a timely manner.
• Monitoring of TNE and RBC for compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Monitoring investments and timely renewal for regulatory purposes.

• Reviewing expenses and performing monthly allocations for their assigned health plan.

• Special projects and other responsibilities, as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A - No direct supervision of staff. Will work in a team format and provide guidance to team members, as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Experience:

Five (5) years of progressive accounting experience related to the areas described above in General Responsibilities.

Big 4 Accounting Experience is a plus!

Education/Licensure:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.

CPA license strongly preferred ; will consider non-licensed candidates with comparable work experience in complex accounting environments.

Other:

Strong knowledge of GAAP and month-end close processes.

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word, etc).

Advanced proficiency in general ledger accounting using systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, Peoplesoft, Oracle, or SAP.

Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.

Has a “can do” attitude and seeks excellence in their performance. Performs self-review of work to ensure accuracy prior to the Director of Accounting review.

Exceptional workpaper documentation skills, including tick and tie-out documentation from source to final presentation).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Must be deadline and results oriented. Must be a fast learner and efficiency oriented.

Works well in a team environment and is a self-starter and self-sufficient with minimal supervision.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Physical Functions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Alignment Healthcare, LLC is proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. We are looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disable/Protected Veteran.

If you require any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in completing the online application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact View email address on aiapply.co .

Pay Range: $77,905.00 - $116,858.00

Pay range may be based on a number of factors including market location, education, responsibilities, experience, etc.

Alignment Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

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