General Accountant - APLA Health
Los Angeles, CA 90005
About the Job
POSITION SUMMARY:
Perform accounting functions to assist the department in timely and accurate financial reporting and control of assets.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Sort incoming department mail.
- Endorse and summarize incoming checks; pass to AP Specialist for desktop deposit.
- Record daily auto-deposits & incoming ACH bank activity.
- Upload outgoing positive pay lists/EFTs to bank website.
- Record 340B receivables.
- Reconcile prepaid incentives and other balance sheet accounts monthly.
- Cross train with staff accountant to perform subcontractor activity posting for County and Medi-Cal Waiver invoicing of home-based case management program.
- Cross train staff accountant to perform general accountant duties.
- Assist Accounting Manager with duties and tasks as identified.
- Assist with accounting software implementations.
OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.
REQUIREMENTS:
Training and Experience:
- Associate degree is required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- A minimum of 4 years accounting experience required.
- Nonprofit accounting experience is a plus
- Proficient in use of MS Excel, Word and MIP Fund Accounting or a similar nonprofit financial accounting system is required.
- Experience in healthcare industry is a plus.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Ability to:
- Organize, prioritize and maintain multiple projects simultaneously.
- Develop systems and procedures to facilitate the completion of projects and tasks.
- Communicate effectively, persuasively, and professionally both verbally and in writing.
- Work independently and collaboratively.
- Work effectively under pressure.
- Follow timelines and adhere to strict deadlines.
- Be attentive to details.
- Perform auditing functions.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid California driver’s license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes.
COVID vaccination and booster required or medical/religious accommodations.
Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/transgender/disability/veteran.