Accountant Sr

Mostly Remote Work Mode

About SCAN

SCAN Group is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to tackling the most pressing issues facing older adults in the United States. SCAN Group is the sole corporate member of SCAN Health Plan, one of the nation’s leading not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans, serving more than 270,000 members in California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas and New Mexico. SCAN has been a mission-driven organization dedicated to keeping seniors healthy and independent for more than 40 years and is known throughout the healthcare industry and nationally as a leading expert in senior healthcare. SCAN employees are a group of talented, passionate professionals who are committed to supporting older adults on their aging journey, while also innovating healthcare for seniors everywhere. Employees are provided in-depth training and access to state-of-the-art tools necessary to do their jobs, as well as development and growth opportunities. SCAN takes great pride in recognizing our team members as experts in their fields and rewarding them for their efforts. If you are interested in becoming part of an organization that is innovating senior healthcare visit www.thescangroup.org, www.scanhealthplan.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

The Job

The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure timely accounting and accurate reconciliation of the company’s bank accounts and fixed-assets for month-end reporting, which includes the annual business property tax filing, various financial and governmental audit schedule preparations, and other tasks as assigned.    

You Will

Responsible for maintaining accounting records and reconciliations with proper supporting documentation in accordance with company’s policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). This includes ensuring the assigned accounts are reviewed, reconciled, and submitted for manager’s review and sign-off on a timely basis.  Reconciling variances, if any, must be diligently researched and well documented to follow-up or recorded within the timeline and due date. 

Review and validate the departmental Expenditure Tracking Reports.  This process includes ensuring completeness of the supporting documentation provided, that supporting details/invoices can substantiate the accrual amounts, and/or communicating with the Tracking report preparers as necessary and preparing the appropriate monthly expense accrual entries.

Prepare and record general ledger journal entries in accordance with the company’s chart of accounts and in conjunction with budgeted departments and accounts, which includes journalizing entries for bank activities, accruals, adjustments, reclasses, prepaid and leases amortization, goodwill and fixed assets depreciation, intercompany billing and settlement, elimination, allocation, and others.

Participate in the monthly close meetings for accrual discussions, progress status and timeline updates with FP&A, management, and other members in the finance team.  This includes the research and analytic support of financial fluctuation and trend analyses with explanation for variances to budget and/or prior periods before penciling down as part of the monthly closing process to ensure reasonableness and completeness.

Assist the interim and year-end audit process and tax process, consisting of schedules preparation, organization, and review of supporting documentation for audit and tax in addition to filing the annual escheatment or Unclaimed Property and Business Personal Property.

Participate in special projects and ad hoc analysis, as needed, including automation and efforts to streamline and improve reporting processes.

Assist with the development of new and review of existing policies and procedures, which includes identifying control and process inefficiencies to propose enhancements to the current process or striving for continuous improvement.

Cross-train with other members of the accounting department regarding other general accounting functions to serve as a resource and a back-up for those functions.

Act as Subject Matter Expert with respect to general accounting and expense accruals and maintain a professional and technical knowledge by attending education workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

Actively supports the achievement of SCAN’s Vision and Goals and other duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.

CPA preferred.

5-7 years of related accounting work experience; ideally 2 years with a Big 4 CPA firm and 2 years in Private Industry preferred.  

Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP and analytical skills to support the account reconciliations, balance sheet and administrative expense analysis process.

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting relating to ASC842 leases, business personal property, and fixed assets policies, procedures, and regulations.

Must be detail oriented and able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast pace work environment and be able to work under tight deadlines.

Must have clear, crisp and concise communication skills as the position will be interfacing with various levels of management across the organization.

Advanced knowledge of Excel with pivot tables and complex formulas required.

Experience within a healthcare, CMS or Medicare environment, preferred.

Working knowledge of Oracle, Concur, SQL, Access, and Outlook a plus.

What's in it for you?

• Base salary range: $92,400 to $147,800 per year
• Mostly Remote Work Mode
• An annual employee bonus program
• Robust Wellness Program
• Generous paid-time-off (PTO)
• Eleven paid holidays per year, plus 1 floating holiday, plus 1 birthday holiday
• Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match and contribution
• Robust employee recognition program
• Tuition reimbursement
• An opportunity to become part of a team that makes a difference to our members and our community every day!

We're always looking for talented people to join our team!  Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply now!

At SCAN we believe that it is our business to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our community through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more.

SCAN is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Individuals seeking employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.

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Salary : $92,400 - $147,800