Accounting Analyst II

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

ABSMC-Alta Bates Herrick Campus

Position Overview:

Prepares and maintains financial statements and reporting requirements across the finance organization. Identifies and interprets financial trends, income statement variances, and events that impact financial performance or reporting.

Establishes and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with all customers to identify additional ways to be of service and ensure customer satisfaction. Maintains a positive and professional work relationship with all customers and members of teams.

The Health System Specialty Pharmacy Accounting Analyst will oversee the outpatient pharmacy revenue cycle, including accounts receivable management, insurance remittance posting, and reconciliation of 835 files in EPIC Professional Billing. The role requires working closely with insurance payers to ensure accurate payment and collections. Prior experience with EPIC Hospital or Professional Billing systems is preferred. A background in pharmacy financial processes and insurance workflows is highly desirable.

Job Description:

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Assignment Specific Responsibilities
• Maintains statements of earnings, balance sheets, and other reports in various systems
• Prepares financial statements and reports for monthly, quarterly and year-end close
• Performs regularly scheduled and ad hoc financial and regulatory reporting
• Prepares reports for internal groups, external auditors, affiliated companies and regulatory agencies
• Prepares reports for monthly capitation reporting package, including trends of utilization, medical costs an analysis of incurred but not reported medical expenses
• Coordinates activities around an assigned book of business, including managing the tax and audit schedules and reconciliations
• In initial year, participates in cross-training and job enlargement opportunities for major job responsibilities. Works with direct supervisor to identify minor set of responsibilities to develop and perform in support of peaks, valleys and cycles and individual career growth opportunities. Performs both major and minor responsibilities after initial year


Continuous Improvement
• Supports the implementation of programs, policies, initiatives, and tools
• Contributes ideas and actions towards the continuous improvement of tax, audit, and reporting related processes within area of influence


Performance Management
• Ensures delivery of business results by meeting or exceeding all individual operating metrics
• Plans and organizes work so objectives are realized
• Recognizes and communicates potential issues to his/her team leader as appropriate


People Development
• Adaptable to learning new processes, concepts, and skills
• Seeks and responds to regular performance feedback from team lead; provides upward feedback as needed
• Assists in orientation and appropriate training of team members, helps cross-train peers in minor responsibilities; acts as a mentor to peers


Relationship Management
• Maintains positive work relationships with members of other teams to communicate effectively and to ensure compliance with cross-team responsibilities
• Assists in ensuring efforts of the team support building strong peer-to-peer relationships



EDUCATION:
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, Business or Related Field


TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

2 years recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of accounting and/or finance

In-depth knowledge of financial analysis and reporting methodologies

Knowledge of data warehousing and relational database systems

Knowledge of basic accounting principles, including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Knowledge of policies, practices and procedures a plus

Familiarity with Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) Chart of Accounts is preferred

Familiarity with performance metrics and ability to meet identified targets a plus

General understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and enabling technologies (e.g. contact center technologies) is beneficial

Ability to learn new applications/software systems effectively and efficiently

Ability to translate data analysis into suitable reports for presentation

Ability to perform data analysis on complex data sets

Ability to provide constructive feedback to team members to support continuous improvement

Ability to process requests consistently with high level of