Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant Clever Care Health Plan - 3.0 Huntington Beach, CA Job Details Full-time $72,000 - $87,000 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Bachelor's degree Full Job Description Hybrid - Huntington Beach Office 2-3 times a week Are you ready to make a lasting impact and transform the healthcare space? We are one of Southern California's fastest-growing Medicare Advantage plans with an incredible 112% year-over-year membership growth. Who Are We? ✨ Clever Care was created to meet the unique needs of the diverse communities we serve. Our innovative benefit plans combine Western medicine with holistic Eastern practices, offering benefits that align with our members' culture and values. Why Join Us? We're on a mission! Our rapid growth reflects our commitment to making healthcare accessible for underserved communities. At Clever Care, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference, shape the future of healthcare, and be part of a fast-moving, game-changing organization that celebrates diversity and innovation. Job Summary Under the supervision of the VP & Controller and other Senior Accountants, the Staff Accountant will assist with the month-end close process, prepare workpapers and record journal entries in accordance with GAAP. The Staff Accountant will also work with the Finance Coordinator on invoice processing, coding, and payments. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations, audit requests, ad-hoc reports, and special projects. Functions & Job Responsibilities Assist with the month end close process by following the close calendar and maintaining check lists. Summarize transactions and prepare reports to support all journal entries; record journal entries in the General Ledger. Perform balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations to ensure all transactions are captured with completeness and accuracy. Review invoice coding by Finance Coordinator, set up new vendors, and process payments when needed. Make deposits, verify deposits, track ACH and positive pay exceptions, and address inquiries from the banks. Reconcile disbursement accounts, customer accounts, and other accounts. Manage account receivable collections, for example, member premiums, etc. Assist with preparation of annual tax schedules and audit schedules for internal, external, and regulatory audits. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results. Perform administrative tasks to support all above functions. Maintain knowledge of GAAP and follow internal P&Ps. Maintain confidentiality in all aspects related to internal and external customers, team members and management. Conducts ad-hoc analysis and participates in other special projects, as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required. Three (3) to five (5) years of accounting experience required. Two (2) to three (3) years of GL accounting experience required. Healthcare and/or managed care, especially health plan operations experience is a plus. MBA and/or CPA is a plus.

Skills:

Ability to understand all aspects of full accounting cycle. Detailed oriented and strong analytical skills to support account reconciliations.

Strong organizational skills:

Ability to multitask and problem solve. Thorough understanding of financial application security ensuring all financial data is secure and complies with confidentiality policies. Strong interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access), Power Point and Outlook skills. Experience with Oracle or NetSuite is preferred

Wage Range:

$72,000 to $87,000 per year Physical & Working Environment. Physical requirements needed to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation: Must be able to travel when needed or required. Ability to operate a keyboard, mouse, phone and perform repetitive motion (keyboard); writing (notetaking). Ability to sit for long periods; stand, sit, reach, bend, lift up to fifteen (15) lbs. Ability to express or exchange ideas to impart information to the public and to convey detailed instructions to staff accurately and quickly. Work is performed in an office environment and/or remotely. The job involves frequent contact with staff and public. May occasionally be required to work irregular hours based on the needs of the business. Clever Care Health Plan is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Individuals seeking employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required. Salary ranges posted on the job posting are based on California wages. Salary may be higher or lower depending on the candidate's state residency. #LI-Hybrid