Senior Accountant Position (Koreatown)

About This Job

APLA Health delivers high-quality medical care, essential services, fellowship, empathy, and a welcoming atmosphere to every individual entering our facilities. Our devoted healthcare staff is focused on offering individualized and empathetic no-cost and affordable clinical care, designed to address the distinct requirements of every client. Functioning as a primary medical home, APLA Health delivers a spectrum of coordinated health services across more than 71,000 billable patient encounters and close to 10,000 supportive services visits annually. These services encompass primary medical care, dental services, mental health and HIV treatment; pharmacy services; PrEP consultation and oversight; wellness education and HIV prevention; along with STD testing and treatment. For individuals with HIV, APLA Health supplies housing assistance; benefits guidance; in-home health services; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; in addition to various other vital support programs.

We provide excellent benefits, competitive compensation, and a positive workplace atmosphere.

We provide:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance (no employee cost)
• Vision Insurance (no employee cost)
• Long Term Disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 4 Personal Days
• 10 Vacation Days
• 12 Sick Days
• Metro transit reimbursement or complimentary parking
• Employer-Matched (6%) 403b Retirement Plan

This is an excellent chance to create a meaningful impact.

The hourly compensation for this role ranges from $45.15 to $60.09. The offered salary will align with the candidate\'s experience.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant will oversee the month-end financial closing procedure and guarantee the precise and prompt recording of all monetary transactions following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This role will be instrumental in mentoring other finance personnel on accounting standards, internal control frameworks, and associated topics. The Senior Accountant will generate financial statements and collaborate with internal and external parties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Guides the month-end closing process under the Accounting Manager\'s supervision, ensuring all financial activities are captured accurately and on schedule.
• Records cash deposits according to payment type, collaborating closely with grants management, development, billing, and pharmacy departments to gather and comprehend deposit specifics.
• Guarantees fixed assets are recorded in line with organizational capitalization policies and maintains complete fixed asset documentation.
• Oversees depreciation schedules to ensure accurate and timely calculation of depreciation.
• Manages the lease schedule to ensure all lease activities are accounted for in compliance with ASC 842.
• Maintains and revises cost allocation plans.
• Ensures all shared costs are appropriately allocated each month.
• Collaborates with other finance team members to confirm all revenues and expenses are recorded or accrued in the correct period before month-end close.
• Prepares and records monthly entries for patient service revenue, including provisions for bad debt and contractual adjustments.
• Reconciles patient revenue payments against accounts receivable balances.
• Prepares and records monthly pharmacy revenue and expense entries, inclusive of cost of goods sold.
• Reconciles all balance sheet accounts monthly, verifying accuracy and resolving discrepancies prior to month-end close.
• Takes part in external audits and prepares required schedules or supporting documents.
• Works with the Accounting Manager and external auditors to finalize the annual IRS Form 990.
• Prepares monthly budget versus actual reports for internal stakeholders by grant, program, department, location, etc.
• Collaborates closely with the Accounting Manager, Director of Finance, and Chief Financial Officer to develop the organization\'s annual operating budget, including its entry into the accounting system.
• Monitors contract pharmacy receivables and works with the pharmacy team to ensure timely collection.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including Medi-Cal reconciliation reports, Medicare cost reports, HCAI utilization reports, and UDS reports.
• Delivers analytical support to internal management teams, including enhancing internal management reporting tools.
• Assists department leaders in creating internal budgets, projections, and forecasts.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED AS NEEDED TO SUPPORT BUSINESS OPERATIONS.

REQUIREMENTS:

Training and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited institution is mandatory.
• A Master’s degree in accounting or finance or a CPA certification is preferred.
• A minimum of five years of accounting experience, ideally within a healthcare environment, Federally Qualified Health Center, or non-profit organization, is required.
• Experience with MIP Fund Accounting software is desirable.
• Experience with electronic medical records systems is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel are required.

Knowledge of:

• Generally accepted accounting principles
• Fund accounting concepts
• Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
• Federal Procurement Requirements

Ability to:

• Handle complex tasks with minimal oversight.
• Consistently meet strict deadlines.
• Prioritize deadlines across several concurrent projects.
• Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with integrity.
• Resolve complex problems.
• Perform financial analysis.
• Exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions.
• Execute tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Comprehend and interpret intricate financial transactions.
• Communicate effectively, persuasively, and professionally in both verbal and written forms with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work independently and efficiently under pressure and adhere to complex instructions.
• Demonstrate proactive follow-up on assignments, initiative, self-motivation, and a strong work ethic.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is mainly an office-based role that involves only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting or moving office supplies weighing up to 25 pounds. Daily tasks involve using a personal computer, including entering, viewing, and modifying text and graphics on the computer screen and on paper.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must hold a valid California driver’s license; provide proof of automobile liability insurance; and have access to a personal vehicle for work-related travel. COVID-19 vaccination and booster are required, subject to approved medical or religious exemptions.

APLA Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To Apply:

Visit our website at www.aplahealth.org to apply or click the link below:

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=321753&clientkey=A5559163F67395E0A2585D2135F98806