What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant I position at Upper Peninsula Health Plan?
POSTED: February 7, 2025
POSITION: Accountant I
DEPARTMENT: Finance
BASE RATE: $24.42 per hour, with potential for additional compensation based on qualifications.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for accounting and financial management functions for Upper Peninsula Managed Care and Upper Peninsula Healthcare Solutions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Assists with financial reporting required by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Follows established Upper Peninsula Health Plan, LLC (UPHP) policies and procedures, objectives, safety standards, and sensitivity to confidential information.
2. Assists in the development of financial policies and objectives for Upper Peninsula Managed Care, LLC (UPMC) and Upper Peninsula Healthcare Solutions (UPHCS).
3. Coordinates and manages accounting procedures and financial controls; ensures documentation and reporting of all financial transactions.
4. Responsible for journal entry recording and preparation of monthly financial work papers.
5. Assists in the development of the annual budget including the development of targets for revenue and expenses.
6. Prepares the monthly financial statements and reports, including evaluation of financial results, and analyses of actual performance to budget.
7. Responsible for invoicing, posting, verifying, and recording customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
8. Assists with work paper preparation for the audit of financial statements.
9. Assists Accountant II as needed with the timely filing of financial reports, statements, and regulatory and tax reports.
10. Coordinates and monitors capital planning and fixed assets.
11. Conducts monthly reconciliation of membership payments for Medicaid lines of business, including Maternity Case Rate (MCR) payments.
12. Assists Senior Accountant with special programs or projects, including department process improvements.
13. Assists with development of accurate financial forecasts.
14. Maintains confidentiality of client data.
15. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Minimum:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or combination of education and experience
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Experience:
Minimum:
Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and/or one (1) to two (2) years of experience in a
business office environment performing accounting-related functions
Preferred:
Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in a business office environment performing accounting-related
functions; experience in an automated general ledger environment
Required Skills:
Keyboarding proficiency; Working knowledge of MS Office Word, Outlook, PowerPoint; Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
Good human relation and oral/written communication skills
Good organizational and prioritization skills with great attention to detail
Ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences
Ability to adhere to deadlines and manage multiple tasks effectively
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Preferred Skills:
Oriented to managed care
The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.
Physical Requirements:
[This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in the description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements]:
Ability to access departmental files
Ability to enter and access information from a computer
Ability to access all areas of the UPHP offices
Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 pounds)
Occasionally lifts supplies/equipment
Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
Prolonged periods of sitting
Occasional prolonged standing
Manual dexterity and mobility
Working Conditions:
Works in office conditions, but occasional travel may be required
Subject to many interruptions
Occasionally subjected to irregular hours
Salary : $24
