Staff Accountant

Champion Health Plan; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare financial organization is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to maintain the integrity of financial operations. This role encompasses day-to-day general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial analysis to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting and have 3–6 years of experience. Proficiency in accounting systems and Excel is essential. The position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the financial stability of the organization.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in healthcare or insurance.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close process including journal entries.
• Experience with reconciliations of sub-ledgers to general ledger.

Responsibilities

• Maintain integrity of the general ledger including journal entries.
• Own balance sheet reconciliations ensuring timely resolution of items.
• Prepare and review journal entries during the close process.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial analysis

Accounting systems proficiency

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Bill.com

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Accountant to support financial operations within our health plan. This role is responsible for day‑to‑day general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial record management, and financial analysis to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accounting guidance, and industry standards. The ideal candidate has experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting, and healthcare finance. This position also plays a key role in maintaining internal controls, financial compliance, and leading special projects to enhance operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Transactions & Recordkeeping

• Maintain integrity of the general ledger, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Own balance sheet reconciliations (accruals, prepaid, commissions,, credit cards, fixed assets), ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items
• Reconcile claims payments, and other key financial transactions with a focus on completeness and accuracy
• Ensure sub‑ledgers (AP, commissions, claims) tie to the general ledger on a monthly basis
• Maintain audit‑ready documentation supporting all balances

Month‑End Close & Financial Reporting

• Own key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
• Prepare and review journal entries and investigate variances across key accounts
• Identify and resolve discrepancies impacting financial reporting
• Partner with finance & accounting team to support financial analysis and reporting

Accounts Payable & Commissions Reconciliation

• Reconcile AP and commissions sub‑ledgers to the general ledger, investigating and resolving variances
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of accrued liabilities, including proper cutoff and expense recognition
• Partner with AP and operations teams to resolve discrepancies, validate data, and ensure accurate payments
• Maintain clear audit trail and support for all AP and commission‑related balances

Claims & Health Plan Financial Operations

• Reconcile claims payments, provider reimbursements, and capitation activity to the general ledger
• Support medical expense accruals through analysis of claims data and payment trends
• Manage check refund process, including tracking, reconciliation, and proper recording of returned funds
• Identify anomalies or inconsistencies in medical cost reporting through reconciliation processes

Compliance, Controls & Audit

• Ensure compliance with GAAP / SAP and applicable regulatory requirements (CMS, DMHC, NAIC)
• Support audits and regulatory filings with accurate, well‑supported financial data
• Maintain strong internal controls over reconciliations and financial reporting

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in healthcare, insurance, or a regulated environment
• Hands‑on experience supporting or owning components of the month‑end close process, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Experience working with sub‑ledgers (AP, commissions, or claims) and reconciling to the general ledger
• Familiarity with healthcare finance concepts (e.g., claims, capitation, or medical expenses) preferred but not required
• Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite), Bill.com, Ramp and strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to investigate discrepancies and follow issues through to resolution
• Ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced environment with a high degree of accountability

If you are passionate about finance and eager to contribute to our team's success, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Staff Accountant.