POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Accountant is responsible for assisting the Controller and/or Assistant Controller in the daily operations, processes and accounting activities, inspection, review, reconciliation, preparation, and reporting of financial transactions for Rocky Mountain Health Care Services (RMHCS). The Senior Accountant performs higher level accounting and auditing processes and acts as backups to accountants, payroll accountants, and accounts payable accountants as needed in the department. The Senior Accountant is responsible for the timely and accurate entry, review, and submission of various financial documentation on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Identifies and solves issues that are raised by the Controller, Assistant Controller and accounting staff and brings issues and corrective action plan resolutions to the Controller, as needed.
Performs internal audits as requested by the Controller or CFO on various financial transactions, activities, and reconciliations. Develop and present conclusions to the Controller or appropriate member of management. When findings are identified, present recommended steps to resolve those issues.
Assists with monthly/yearly audit processes as directed by the Controller or CFO and serve as the lead for various external financial audits responsible for preparing, collecting, reviewing, and providing auditors with requested schedules.
Responsible for the management of the fixed asset system including the maintenance of assets, depreciation schedules and reconciliation of the fixed asset detail to the general ledger.
Prepare and/or review entries to reclassify assets held for sale as needed.
Prepare, monitor, reconcile and/or review the work of others for the Work In Progress accounts to track projects not yet completed by work order number.
Assists with the compiling of month-end and year-end closing activities including accruals, balance sheet account reconciliations, and journal entries as requested.
Prepare monthly participant medical claims accrual.
On a monthly basis prepare a roll forward of the investment portfolio to include purchases and sales for cash flow reporting and investment performance/returns.
Assists with preparation of monthly/yearly financial package for the board packet.
Based on accounting department needs may be requested to support accounting staff responsible for processing payroll and review payroll transactions.
Assists with training new hires in how to process mileage and expense reimbursement through current software system as needed.
Reviews the weekly processing of medical claims payments by third party or internal processors for accuracy as requested.
Participates in developing the annual operating budget and performs training as needed.
Assists the Controller, Assistant Controller or CFO with compiling and analyzing data for reports and special projects, as requested.
Assists with the accounts payable (including credit card transactions) processes, including assisting with staff questions and vendor issues.
Performs various general ledger account reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
Prepare monthly analysis of IBNR (incurred but not recorded) participant medical claims and employee health insurance claims.
Collaborate with the Controller in development of the annual Part D bid for Medicare.
Prepare annual CAM analysis reports on rental properties as requested by the Controller.
Assist with procedures and processes involved with monthly close.
Assist with preparation of annual survey and census documents as requested by the Controller.
Maintains and contributes to the creation of the departmental Book of Business as requested by the Controller.
Other duties as assigned.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

Coordinate quarterly budget reviews with managers and supervisors.
Complete the Fixed Asset Rollforward quarterly.
Complete a roll forward of investments within 20 days of the end of the month.
Complete general ledger account reconciliations by the fifteenth of the following month after month-end close.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors degree in accounting required.
Background in healthcare industry preferred.
Knowledge of GAAP for non-profit entities and GAAS standards.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a variety of accounting roles.
Experience with medical claims for Medicaid and Medicare strongly preferred.
Intermediate skills in Excel and other Microsoft Office Applications required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

This ad will be listed for a minimum of 3 days and is expected to close on August 30th, or as soon as the top candidate is selected.

We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including Medical and Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision Care, Wellness Program, Telemedicine Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Company Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Company Paid Long-Term Disability, and more.

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