Senior Accountant

We have an opportunity to join the Alliance as a Senior Accountant in the Accounting Department. 

 

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Oversees and performs the full range of professional accounting work, including performing the most complex and technical accounting functions
• Conducts research and analysis and prepares complex accounting reports
• Works with and supports the Accounting and Budgeting and Reporting functions and other internal and external stakeholders
• Provides subject matter expertise and assists with providing orientation, mentoring, and training to Accounting Unit staff

 

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Accounting Department maintains, records, and reports financial transactions and activities at the Alliance. We're the safeguards of the Alliance's financial assets. We oversee the money that comes and goes, ensuring responsible, appropriate use of our public funds.

 

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate well with stakeholders
• Ability to lead project work teams and coach and mentor project team members
• Experience performing accounting work in a health care, insurance, or government environment 
• A background working with D-SNP, Medi-Cal, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), entitlement programs, and related regulations 
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation
• Strength in resourcefulness and being a resource to others

 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

To read the full position description, and list of requirements click here. 

• Knowledge of:
• Accounting principles and practices, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced spreadsheet applications and accounting software applications
• Methods and techniques of general ledger administration
• Proficiency with Windows-based PC systems and Microsoft Word, Excel (including pivot tables), PowerPoint and Outlook
• Principles and practices of research, analysis, and reporting
• Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
• Ability to:
  • Identify issues, conduct research, gather and analyze information and data, reach logical and sound conclusions, utilize various reporting methods, offer recommendations and potential consequences, and mitigate risk
  • Proofread, verify, analyze and audit data, and identify data anomalies
  • Research and resolve variances and perform account reconciliation
  • Interpret, explain and apply applicable policies, laws, regulations and contractual language
  • Identify and resolve complex issues in a timely manner, make sound decisions within established guidelines, and recognize matters requiring escalation to the Accounting Manager
  • Provide leadership, facilitate meetings, and partner with and guide managers and employees in the resolution of issues
• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related field
  • Five years of progressively responsible professional level accounting experience (a Master’s degree may substitute for two years of the required experience); or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be qualifying

 

OTHER INFORMATION

• We are in a hybrid work environment and we anticipate that the interview process will take place remotely via Microsoft Teams.
• While some staff may work full telecommuting schedules, attendance at quarterly company-wide events or department meetings will be expected.
• In-office or in-community presence may be required for some positions and is dependent on business need. Details about this can be reviewed during the interview process.

 

The full compensation range for this position is listed by location below. 

The actual compensation for this role will be determined by our compensation philosophy, analysis of the selected candidate's qualifications (direct or transferrable experience related to the position, education or training), as well as other factors (internal equity, market factors, and geographic location).

 

Typical areas in Zone 1: Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles area, San Diego area

Typical areas in Zone 2: Fresno area, Bakersfield, Central Valley (with the exception of Sacramento), Eastern California, Eurek