Staff Accountant

Position: Staff Accountant I
UNITE HERE HEALTH serves over 200,000 workers and their families in the hospitality and gaming industry nationwide. Our desire to be innovative and progressive drives us to develop impactful programs and benefits designed to engage our participants in managing their own health and healthcare. Our vision is exciting and challenging. Please read on to learn more about this great opportunity!

Office

Location:

St. Louis Square (Las Vegas Blvd.) and is a hybrid position

The Staff Accountant I will support the NHC's continued growth and increasing operational demands in Las Vegas by providing reliable, timely, and accurate accounting support. The Staff Accountant I is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of provider and tenant billings, collections, vendor payments, and reconciliations, while also assisting with month-end close activities, financial reporting, and various financial analyses to maintain accurate financial records.

In addition, the position investigates, tracks and reports on open subrogation cases to pursue recovery opportunities from third parties on behalf of the Fund, supporting the overall goal of minimizing financial losses related to claims. This role supports the Finance Department in day-to-day accounting activities and contributes to the overall efficiency and integrity of financial operations

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

* Prepares and process all monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses for assigned entities or accounts

* Reconciles various ledger accounts to ensure accuracy of financial statements

* Performs monthly balance sheet and expense account analysis, including verification of cost center coding and review of variances

* Ensures monthly accounting cycle is completed accurately and in a timely manner, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal policies, using SAGE Intacct

* Performs monthly tenant and provider billing and resolves account discrepancies timely

* Collect payments from tenants and accurately record them in the subledger

* Codes and processes vendor invoices using the AP platform, Yooz.

* Assists with ad hoc AR & AP duties as needed to support the Finance department.

* Assists with ongoing management of the Las Vegas fixed asset system, including asset tracking and annual verification for all LV entities/plans

* Assist the Subrogation Specialist with all subrogation and provider refund cases upon receipt of completed subrogation and repayment agreement

* Processes incoming mail in a timely manner and complete required follow-ups within established timeframe

* Prioritizes and submit reduction requests within established timeframe

* Escalates noncompliant or unresolved settled cases to the Subrogation Specialist within established timeframe

* Adheres to established guidelines for lien follow-ups to optimize recovery outcomes

* Ensures all communications and data handling comply with HIPAA requirements

* Performs assigned duties independently, or with limited supervision, while meeting established timelines

* Sets goals and achieve measurable results

* Contributes ideas to plans and achieving department goals

* Exemplifies the Fund's BETTER Values and professional effectiveness dimensions in contributing to a respectful, trusting, and engaged culture of diversity and inclusion

* Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibilities and requirements of the job

* Performs Essential Job Functions and Duties with or without reasonable accommodation

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance preferred

* Associate degree or high-school diploma required

* 3 ~ 5 years of related professional-level work experience

* Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

* SAGE Intacct and/or Adaptive experience a plus

* Public accounting experience a plus

* Ability to apply GAAP to routine accounting transactions and month-end close activities

* Intermediate level Microsoft Office Suite skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

* Ability to manage competing deadlines and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task and identify process improvements

* Ability to work with minimal up-front guidance and take ownership of assigned work

* Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-oriented environment

Salary range for this position:
Salary $54,100 - $66,200. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to: relevant experience, qualifications, expertise, certifications, licenses, education or equivalent work experience, time in role, peer and market data, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

Work Schedule (may vary to meet business needs):
Monday~Friday, 7.5 hours per day (37.5 hours per week) 8-4pm, is a hybrid position in Las Vegas in our St. Louis Square office location. Training will be onsite daily for the first 4 to 6 weeks; then a one-day (approx.) commitment…