Description

American Specialty Health Incorporated is seeking an Assistant Staff Accountant to join our Finance (FIN) department. This position will provide administrative support to the Finance Department in the completion of tasks required to support team and department goals and objectives and prepare journal entries; organize submitted transaction entries for the inclusion of appropriate supporting documentation; bank reconciliations; help produce the monthly general ledger trial balance.

Remote Worker Considerations

Candidates who are selected for this position may be trained virtually or onsite and must have the capability to work from home (WFH) in a designated work area with company-provided technology equipment. This remote/WFH position requires you have a stable connection to your Internet Service Provider with the ability to participate by video in online meetings over a reliable and consistent network (minimum internet download of 50 Mbps and 50 Mbps upload speed). This position will require occasional onsite office work. ASH requires all onsite employees and employees who travel for their position to review and acknowledge ASH’s Communicable Disease and Pandemic Policy.  

Responsibilities

• Supports unclaimed property compliance, and compiles and analyzes financial information for entry into general ledger and reporting in the financial statements.
• Tracks unclaimed property Microsoft office inbox and ensures mail is addressed timely, tracked, and saved.
• Update Excel tracking of unclaimed property responses received and the tracking matrix.
• Creating check requests with related and relevant support and route for approval.
• Communicating with external practitioners and members to follow up with any related questions via email or telephone.
• Preparing due diligence letters, as needed, including sending to the mailroom, scanning, and saving electronically.
• Preparing state unclaimed property reporting and remittance including all relevant supporting documentation.
• Maintaining records of annual unclaimed property and working closely with SOVOS our outsourced vendor for reporting and due diligence.
• Applies principles of accounting and maintain the financial records in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, Company policies, and internal controls.
• Adheres to corporate policy with respect to HIPAA and PHI.
• Meets departmental performance standards and timelines.
• Prepares monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assists in setting up and maintaining account analyses and reconciling all assigned balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Prepares journal entries and posts to the financial system.
• Assists in preparing 6-month trended income statement and balance sheets and analyzing variances that exceed scope and providing explanations of variances to management.
• Assists in reviewing all expense accounts on monthly basis for reasonableness, making proposals for corrections and additional accruals, where necessary.
• Supports General Ledger Team in preparation of ad hoc reports and reconciliations.
• Participates in annual financial audits, regulatory audits, and ad hoc health plan audits.
• Assists in performing and reporting on financial statement analyses.
• Assist the General Ledger Team with organizational projects as assigned.
• Completes ad hoc projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or bachelor’s degree with a concentration or minor in accounting.
• Entry-level experience in accounting industry is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office including advanced experience with Excel and Word. Experience using X3 and Sage.
• Entry-level position – Require good fundamental knowledge of accounting, general ledger, and financial statements.
• Good analytical, quantitative, problem solving, and technical skills.
• Ability to comprehend, evaluate and apply government regulations and accounting guidelines.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to interact in a positive, respectful manner and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to display excellent customer service to meet the needs and expectations of both internal and external customers.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal communication skills to identify critical core competencies based on success factors and organizational environment.
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize, multi-task and manage time.
• Demonstrated accuracy and productivity in a changing environment with constant interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information, problems, issues, situations, and procedures to develop effective solutions.
• Ability to exercise strict confidentiality in all matters.

Mobility

Primarily sedentary, able to sit for long periods of time.

Physical Requirements

Ability to speak, see and hear other personnel and/or objects. Ability to communicate both in verbal and written form. Ability to travel within the facility. Capable of using a telephone and computer keyboard. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.

Environmental Conditions

Office and/or Work-from-home (WFH) environment.

American Specialty Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and reproductive health decision-making), gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally-protected medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by applicable local, federal or state law.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact our Human Resources Department at (800) 848-3555 x6702.

ASH will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information.

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