Accountant Sr

Community Health Choice, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Choice, Inc. seeks a qualified accounting professional to analyze general ledger accounts and prepare preliminary monthly financial statements in a nonprofit healthcare setting.

You will support the supervisor with ledger maintenance, ensure accuracy of entries, and assist with audits and examinations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience, plus two years in accounting and one year in general ledger work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or four years of related accounting experience in lieu of degree.
• Two (2) years of accounting experience and one (1) year of general ledger accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes general ledger accounts and prepares preliminary monthly financial statements.
• Assists the Supervisor with maintenance of records and entries for the general ledger.
• Reviews the work of accountants for accuracy and provides feedback; assists with audits and examinations.

Skills

Analytical

Public speaking

Writing

Correspondence/Reports

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Two years accounting experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Community Health Choice, Inc. (Community) is a non‑profit managed care organization (MCO), licensed by the Texas Department of Insurance. Through its network of more than 10,000 providers and 94 hospitals, Community serves over 400,000 Members with the following programs:

• Medicaid State of Texas Access Reform (STAR) program for low‑income children and pregnant women
• Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for the children of low‑income parents, which includes CHIP Perinatal benefits for unborn children of pregnant women who do not qualify for Medicaid STAR
• Health Insurance Marketplace Plans that offer individual health coverage that includes preventive care, emergency services, prescription drugs, and hospitalization available to all, regardless of pre‑existing conditions.
• Community Health Choice (HMO D‑SNP), a Medicare Advantage Dual Special Needs plan for people with both Medicare and Medicaid that combines Medicare Part A and Part B benefits, Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage, and Medicaid benefits with additional health benefits like dental, vision, transportation, and more.

Improving Members' experiences is at the heart of every Community position. We strive every day to make sure that our Members have access to the high‑quality health care they need and deserve.

Community is accredited by URAC for its health plan operations. We offer care management programs for asthma, diabetes, and high‑risk pregnancy. An affiliate of the Harris Health System (Harris Health), Community is financially self‑sufficient and receives no financial support from Harris Health or from Harris County taxpayers.

JOB SUMMARY

Analyzes general ledger accounts and prepares preliminary monthly financial statements. Assists the Supervisor (or other members of management) with the preparation, maintenance of records and entries for the general ledger. Prepares and maintains physical accounting records utilizing generally accepted principles of accounting. Reviews the work of accountants for accuracy and provides constructive feedback. Assists with audits and other examinations by preparing work papers and supporting schedules.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: B.S. Degree in accounting from an accredited college or university or four (4) years of related accounting experience in lieu of degree.
• Work Experience (Years and Area): Two (2) years of accounting experience. One (1) year of general ledger accounting experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contract), Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking), Writing /Composing, Correspondence /Reports.
• Other Skills: Analytical, Mathematics, Research, Statistical, P.C., MS Word, MS Excel.
• Work Schedule: Flexible, Overtime.