Health Plan Finance, Senior Associate
Description
Company: Oak Street Health
Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Chicago, IL/Remote
Role Description:
This is an exciting opportunity to join the growing Accounting team at Oak Street Health! This role is available due to internal promotions and Company growth. You will be responsible for the management of financial records, analysis of financial data, and compliance with accounting principles and standards. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated and curious individual that possesses a strong analytical mindset and a deep understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and a proven ability to respond quickly in a changing environment. This role requires strong oral and written communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the desire to innovate and improve. As one of our Senior Accountants, you will work directly with the Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager and other members of the Accounting and Finance teams.
Core Responsibilities:
Support month-end close by preparing necessary journal entries, maintaining supporting documents, and providing internal reporting to management
This role will be primarily responsible for joint venture accounting, investment accounting, and other strategic Oak Street projects, which includes managing relationships with our partners, being involved in accounting and finance decisions, and making and preparing relevant accounting records
Assist in quarterly and year-end reporting to Oak Street Health and CVS management
Prepare account reconciliations and other analyses to ensure complete and accurate accounting
Maintain the general ledger, assist with inquiries from FP&A, provide requested documents to tax professionals and auditors
Support Sarbanes-Oxley section 404 compliance on internal controls over financial reporting for key processes
Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Time management, ability to multi-task and decisiveness are critical to success
Ability to foster and maintain collaborative relationships with peers, business partners and other members of management
Knowledge of GAAP and other accounting concepts and experience in their application
Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills preferred
Workday financial skills preferred
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
Minimum 3-5 years of progressive public accounting or Corporate financial reporting
Public Accounting or Public company experience a plus
CPA preferred
What does being 'Oaky' look like?
Radiating positive energy
Assuming good intentions
Creating an unmatched patient experience
Driving clinical excellence
Taking ownership and delivering results
Being relentlessly determined
Why Oak Street Health?
Oak Street Health is on a mission to 'Rebuild healthcare as it should be', providing personalized primary care for older adults on Medicare, with the goal of keeping patients healthy and living life to the fullest. Our innovative care model is centered right in our patient's communities, and focused on the quality of care over volume of services. We're an organization on the move! With over 200 locations and an ambitious growth trajectory, Oak Street Health is attracting and cultivating team members who embody 'Oaky' values and passion for our mission.
Oak Street Health Benefits:
Mission-focused career impacting change and measurably improving health outcomes for medicare patients
Paid vacation, sick time, and investment/retirement 401K match options
Health insurance, vision, and dental benefits
Opportunities for leadership development and continuing education stipends
New centers and flexible work environments
Opportunities for high levels of responsibility and rapid advancement
Oak Street Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage all interested readers to apply.
Learn more at www.oakstreethealth.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-oak-street-health