VBC Operations Accounting Specialist III (Remote based in US)

As a part of the Tenet and Catholic Health Initiatives family, Conifer Health brings 30 years of healthcare industry expertise to clients in more than 135 local regions nationwide. We help our clients strengthen their financial and clinical performance, serve their communities, and succeed at the business of healthcare. Conifer Health helps organizations transition from volume to value-based care, enhance the consumer and patient healthcare experience and improve quality, cost and access to healthcare. Are you ready to be part of our solutions? Welcome to the company that gives you the resources and incentives to redefine healthcare services, with a competitive benefits package and leadership to take your career to the next step!

The accountant III is responsible for all aspects required for preparation of financial statements and analysis for all assigned entities.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Others may be assigned.

• Preparation of monthly journal entries as assigned.  Including posting and verification in the general ledger.
• Assists other departments in the verification of check tracers.  Places stop payments were appropriate.
• Maintains general ledgers based on the company’s chart of accounts.
• Reviews, monitors, verifies, and reconciles all monies deposited and disbursed for each assigned entity.
• Reviews and analyzes the Capitation Revenue, Membership, Specialty PMPM and all other management reports on a monthly basis.  Reviews for operational issues and financial problems.
• Produces monthly financial statements for each assigned entity according to the schedule set.  Ensures financials are available for review prior to meetings.  The financial statement package will include Balance Sheet, Income Statement by product and cash flow statement.
• Maintains account analysis files and back-up for all balance sheet accounts monthly.  This includes detailed IBNR analysis by product line.
• Understands what drives profitability of an IPA and takes action to analyze performance and suggests improvements.
• Responsible for maintaining proper accounting records, back up and reports in accordance with Tenet policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Maintains a solid working knowledge of all entities managed by CMS.
• Maintains and assists in developing effective controls to monitor the financial position of all managed entities.
• Serves as a liaison between the managed entities, physicians, CMS staff and Tenet.
• Assists all external and internal auditors including health plans, tax accountants and government agencies with document request lists.
• Responsible for assisting all external auditors as needed.
• Assists Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and all Finance staff as needed.  This includes claims payable processing as needed to cover for absences.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Controller and Chief Financial Officer.
• Maintains security, confidentiality, and controls on all documents in the Finance department including, check stock, check back up and cancelled checks.
• Maintains and keeps in total confidence, all files, documents and records that pertain to the operation of business of Cap Management Systems.
• All other job-related duties as it relates to the job function or as delegated by the management team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Include minimum education, technical training, and/or experience preferred to perform the job.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent work experience is required.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience within the Managed Care industry.
• Proficient with computers and a familiarity of office software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.             

• Light physical effort (lift up to 10lbs).  Mostly sedentary work. Regularly needs to be able to bend, stoop and reach to file.

Compensation and Benefit Information

Compensation

• Pay: $66,768 - $106,704 annually. Compensation depends on location, qualifications, and experience. 
• Management level positions may be eligible for sign-on and relocation bonuses.

Benefits

Conifer offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and business travel insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) – min of 12 days per year, accrued accrue at a rate of approximately 1.84 hours per 40 hours worked.
• 401k with up to 6% employer match
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.
• For Colorado employees, Conifer offers paid leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Conifer requires its candidates, as applicable and as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment.  This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and/or any future required vaccines and screenings.

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