Accountant II - Cash Management (Banking Operations)

Job Locations US-CA-Fairfield
Job ID
2024-3010
FLSA Status
Exempt
Hiring Range
$ 65,516.97 - $ 85,170.87

Overview

The Accountant II-Cash Management (Banking Operations) position will be a key member of
the cash management team and is responsible for various treasury functions, including
monitoring and recording of daily bank transactions, completing month end close and
reconciliation activities related to bank and investment account activity and will assist in the
completion and analysis of various cash and treasury related reports such as the cash flow
statement, cash flow projections and investment reports. Banking activity includes managing the
information flow from the banks and to the banks.

 

This position will be one of the main points of contact for external parties such as bankers and
State AR from DHCS as well as internal partners such as IT to ensure payments to and from
PHC are appropriately accounted for.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for maintenance of cash schedules and databases. Analyze recorded
    transactions for accuracy and completeness.
  • Download and review routine data extracts, related to cash transactions, from internal and
    external systems; perform validation checks to ensure completeness and accuracy of data.
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations—Reconcile and record daily bank transactions for
    all PHC financial institutions. Identify and report fraudulent activities and payee
    exceptions for checks and ACH transactions.
  • Research and complete check adjustments/voids/reissues and returned payments. Process
    lost check requests and validate provider refund requests.
  • Process garnishments and levies for providers and administrative vendors.
  • Prepare and record various journal entries into an accounting system that are primarily
    related to cash. Other general ledger accounts will be assigned as necessary.
  • Reconcile and maintain assigned sub-ledger accounts monthly using standard formats and
    GAAP.
  • Assist in the reconciliation and issuances of 1099s.
  • Assist senior level accountants in the preparation and compilation of monthly financial
    statements and other reporting as needed.
  • Prepare documentation and schedules during external financial and state audits and assist
    with inquiries from auditors to ensure appropriate resolution.
  • Assist in updating the policies and procedures in Cash Management. Assist in creating flowcharts, trends, weekly schedules for various processes in Cash Management.
  • Verify the accuracy and completeness of payments during the weekly Accounts Payable check run cycle. Confirm the check run and run the payee positive pay file for bank upload.
  • Maintain safe content. Perform monthly inventory.
  • Participate in preparation of special projects and reports as needed.
  • Back up to Accountant II-Cash Management (Accounts Receivable) when needed.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

 

Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in Accounting or Finance; minimum
two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of
education and experience.

 

Special Skills, Licenses and Certifications

 

 

Strong working knowledge of Accounting and Finance principles
including GAAP, FASB, GASB, and other State and Federal reporting
regulations experience within Medicaid managed care desired.
Intermediate to advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and
Access. End-user knowledge of accounting systems (Multiview a plus).
Experience in cash management, banking, and treasury functions
preferred. Strong data management, audit control, version
management, and reconciliation management skills preferred.

 

Performance Based Competencies

 

Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills,
attention to detail and ensure all assignments are completed with a high
level of accuracy on specified due dates and in compliance with
regulatory and internal policies: ability to clearly communicate
complex information to diverse audiences. Excellent analytical,
problem solving, investigative and research ability. Ability to work in a
team environment, manage time efficiently, adapt to changing priorities
and multi-task effectively. Ability to determine appropriate courses of
action in complex situations that may not be addressed by existing
policies or procedures. Ability to make decisions that require
significant analysis and investigation with solutions requiring original
thinking. Stays current on all regulatory reporting requirements.

 

 

Work Environment And Physical Demands

 

Ability to use a computer keyboard and 10-key calculator. More than
70% of work time in front of a computer monitor. When required,
ability to move, carry, or lift objects of varying size, weighing up to 10
lbs.

 

 

 

 

All HealthPlan employees are expected to:

  • Provide the highest possible level of service to clients;
  • Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees;
  • Maintain safe practices; and
  • Abide by the HealthPlan’s policies and procedures, as they may from time to time be updated. 

HIRING RANGE:

 

$ 65,516.97 - $ 85,170.87

 

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive or definitive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform.  The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or work environment change.

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