General Accountant

Alignment Healthcare was founded with a mission to revolutionize health care with a serving heart culture. Through its unique integrated care delivery models, deep physician partnerships and use of proprietary technologies, Alignment is committed to transforming health care one person at a time.

By becoming a part of the Alignment Healthcare team, you will provide members with the quality of care they truly need and deserve. We believe that great work comes from people who are inspired to be their best. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment community.

Position Summary:

The General Accountant is responsible for performing routine accounting activities for this healthcare services organization.  This position reports to the Sr. Director of Accounting and must be a self-starter and an independent, detail-oriented team member.  This employee ensures that the accounting work is performed in a timely and efficient manner; financial reporting is accurate and complete using consistent methodologies in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and state specific Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP), as applicable; required filings are made accurately and within prescribed deadlines; and other management reporting is complete and delivered on time.

General Duties/Responsibilities (May include but are not limited to):

• Prepare daily bank reconciliations for various accounts such as claims, payroll and main checking account.
• Assist with updating the daily cashbook.
• Prepare daily / weekly check deposit slips.
• Responsible for maintaining cash receipts excel log and apply them to miscellaneous receivables.
• Responsible for tracking stale dated checks.
• Responsible for reviewing of employee expense reports in accordance with Company guidelines (e.g. – receipt matching, reasonableness).
• Prepare assigned balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparation and/or review of journal entries.
• Reconciliation and posting of Concur Expense reporting transactions.
• Work with external auditors in gathering proper documentation of quarterly and annual audit request.
• Processing of expense reports when assistance is needed (volume/inventory driven)
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Accounting Management.

Supervisory  Responsibilities:

N/A

Minimum Requirements:

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.

1.       Minimum Experience:

a.       Minimum 1-3 years general accounting experience preferred.

2.       Education/Licensure:

a.       Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business, with knowledge of accounting and / or bookkeeping.

3.       Other:

a.       Intermediate proficiency in Excel.

b.       Proficiency in Microsoft Word.

c.       Experience with systems for fixed assets, accounts payable, expense reporting and general ledger accounting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, Lawson Infor, Peoplesoft, Oracle, or SAP, preferred but not required. 

d.       Willingness and capability to learn new things quickly.

e.       Technology and automated solutions oriented.

1. Work Environment:

1. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Physical Functions:

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.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
2. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Alignment Healthcare, LLC is proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. We are looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disable/Protected Veteran.