• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Type: Contract
• Job #79178

APR Consulting, Inc. has been engaged to identify a General Accountant
 
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90045 or Remote
Position: General Accountant
Pay Rate: $45 – 54/hr DOE
Duration: 26 weeks
Expected Shift: Monday-Friday, 8-5
Note: Equipment provided by UCLA

JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for providing technical and general accounting assistance to the Controller. Primary responsibilities include manage the monthly financial closing process, reporting and annual budget process, monthly budget analysis, account reconciliations and special projects as needed.

1. Manage the production of internal and external financial reports

1. Manage the development of internal reports for Department Managers.
2. Manage the preparation of financial analyses for management and executives.
3. Interact with accounting staff to ensure completion of analytical analysis for the monthly financials.
4. Review accounting ledgers on a monthly basis to ensure that revenue and expenses are properly recorded.
5. Prepare and post journal entries.
6. Assist with annual audit.
7. Assist with regulatory reporting including but not limited to Dept of Managed Health Care, CMS, IRS, and Franchise Tax Board.

1. Participation in the budget process

1. Prepare operational and capital budgets on an annual basis.
2. Contribute to monthly budget variance reporting and analysis.

1. Reconciliation of various accounts and subsidiary systems

1. Instrumental in developing and/or maintaining reconciliations for cash, premiums received, claims paid and IBNR.

1. Accounting Liaison 

1. Assist department management in identifying and communicating their financial management needs. 
2. Respond to department and other requests for financial data and interpretation of financial reports, ledgers, policy and accounting regulations.

1. Facilitate the completion of department policies and procedures.
2. Completion of various special projects as assigned.

UCLA C-I-CARE/Patient Experience Practices: MY COMMITMENT TO CARE

1. Observe and practice all the Service Standards listed in the “World Class Practices” (which I have read and signed).

• Practice C-I-CARE when interacting with patients, their families, visitors, or internal customers.
• Connect with the patient and family members by addressing them as Mr./Ms., or by the name that they prefer.
• Introduce yourself and your role. 
• Communicate what you are going to do, how long it is going to take, and how it will impact the patient.
• Ask and anticipate patient and/or family needs, questions or concerns.
• Respond to patient and/or family questions and requests with immediacy.
• Exit courteously and/or with an explanation of what will come next (or when you will be back to check on them).
• Practice C-I-CARE phone etiquette during all phone interactions

 

1. Always exercise courtesy whenever patients, family members, visitors and co-workers are present. 

• Respect privacy and dignity of our patients, family members, visitors and co-workers.
• Maintain professionalism in the presence of patients, their families, visitors and co-workers

 

1. Observe departmental Patient Experience plan, competencies and practices.

• Act as a role model, verbally and behaviorally demonstrating skill, enthusiasm, positive problem solving, commitment and loyalty to the profession and the organization.
• Participate in positive problem solving by providing suggestions and possible solutions to identified concerns/problems in the work place.

 

1. Comply with Health System Workplace Conduct Policy

• Engaging in disruptive behaviors that interfere with or prevent normal work functions or compromise patient safety, including passive or active behaviors will not be tolerated as stated in the HS Workplace Conduct Policy.

1. Comply with Health System Dress Code Policy and practices.

INSTITUTIONAL AND/OR PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

• Comply with HIPAA and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures as they apply to the job
• Comply with Department of Public Health (DPH), The Joint Commission and other accreditation and regulatory agencies standards
• Adhere to all Hospital Policies and Procedures
• Knowledge and adherence to Infection Control and Environment of Care Guidelines and Procedures as described in the annual education module
• Demonstrates adherence to the requirements for using the electronic health record
• Demonstrates understanding of institutional and department specific emergency management procedures/responsibilities to maintain personal, patient, and co-worker safety, maintains competencies in these areas, and participates in disaster/emergency related exercises and education.
• Demonstrates understanding of institutional and department specific safe patient handling procedures/responsibilities and maintain a level of competency on the proper use of departmental lift equipment to ensure personal, co-worker and patient safety.

Required:

• 8+ years of accounting experience
• Prefer 2+ years of mentoring other accountants but will accept those looking to take the next step in their career and oversee other team members
• Bachelor's Degree
• Healthcare experience is preferred

Our client is the one of the largest Healthcare Staffing Provider in the United States, to be assigned at one of their affiliated hospitals/healthcare facilities.
 
This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.
 
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
 
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
 
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

 

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About APR Consulting
APR Consulting, Inc., is one of the most trusted talent acquisition and workforce solutions providers in the United States. Known for exceptional responsiveness, agile strategies, and consistently high-level talent, the firm has become a go-to for organizations and managed services providers navigating complex change and urgent challenges. Since its founding in 1980, APR has transformed from a California IT-focused staffing firm to a full-service solutions provider filling a wide range of positions and serving over eight industries — including aerospace and defense, healthcare, IT, telecom, hospitality/gaming, sports/entertainment, government, and utilities –– in all 50 states, with a loyal roster of more than 850 specialized professionals.