Senior Accountant
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at Cvshealth. Phoenix · full-time · $46,988–$102,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Prepare financial statements, journal entries and backup for cash and treasury activity and Medicare reporting
- Reconcile cash and balance sheet accounts, investigate general ledger differences and research payment issues
- Produce weekly claim-payment reports and process provider wires, including payment calculations for approval
- File recurring regulatory reports and complete Medicare audits with supporting financial detail and variance analysis
- Review accounts payable, upload check data, prepare audit workpapers and handle management's one-off payment analyses
What you bring
- At least three years in a corporate accounting or finance team, or in public accounting
- A bachelor's degree in business is required, with accounting or finance preferred
- Working proficiency in Excel, Word, Access and Outlook, plus strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Who this fits
This role suits a senior accountant comfortable handling detailed reconciliations, regulatory reporting, payment research and audit requests. You must live in the Phoenix metro area and work in the office on certain days. It is a full-time role reporting to the Finance Director.
From the employer
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Finance Director, this position (Sr Accountant) assists in the preparation of financial statements, journal entries and supporting documentation related to Cash/treasury transactions and Medicare deliverables to the State of AZ. This position’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparing regulatory reports, recording detailed transactions, analyzing variances in the general ledger, and reconciling cash and balance sheet accounts. Incumbent will cross-train to support various accounting and finance functions.
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Complete all necessary analysis and research for all cash/treasury and financial statement reporting, balance sheet reconciliation and journal entries by utilizing Excel, QuickBase, banking information and the Great Plains Accounting System.
- Complete weekly reports related to claim payments and payment fluctuations.
- Complete monthly wires for provider payments that require entering the payment into QuickBase including the calculation support for approval.
- Prepare regulatory reports adhering to all contractual reporting obligations to our regulatory agent on a monthly/quarterly and annual basis per the reporting guide from Mercy Care regulators (AHCCCS). This position will complete all Medicare related reports and audits that will encompass detailed financial information and required variance analysis. Excel is utilized to complete this work and the data sources are the financial statements and other supplemental reports that are created to complete the regulatory reports.
- Assist with accounts payable review and audit requirements Audit controls require an Accountant to upload AP check payment data to the bank. Our fiscal year audit will require all Accountants complete Workpapers requested by our auditors. These are assigned as needed and have quick turnaround.
- Prepare other ad-hoc reports as needed by Management, i.e. payment analysis for one provider for the requested period of time, payment research related to a missing payment or over/under payment, a contract change for capitation payments, this can vary.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in a corporate accounting or finance department or public accounting experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and Outlook.
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
- Must reside in Phoenix Metro area - this is a hybrid position that will require certain days in the office.
Preferred Qualifications
- Healthcare experience
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains.
- Strong Excel skills with proficiency in using pivot tables and various formulas (lookups, SUMIFS, etc.)
- High attention to detail to ensure work is formatted consistently and in a presentable manner.
- Ability to multitask
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business is required with a concentration in Accounting or Finance preferred.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$46,988.00 - $102,000.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
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We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
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