Health Accountant Associate; Fellowship Program

Health Accountant Associate (Fellowship Program)

Requisition : req
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Employment Type: Unclassified Temporary Full-Time (UFP)
Division: Health Accounting
Compensation: $60,027., Annual Salary
Job Closing: July 10th at 5:00 PM, CST
Location: TRS Headquarters Building 2
1900 Aldrich Street
Austin, Texas, 78723
United States

With the Health Division, you’ll be joining a passionate team of self-motivated change agents united by our mission: driving to design the delivery of high-quality healthcare for nearly three-quarters of a million active and retired Texas public educators. The healthcare industry is complex and we’re a team of problem-solvers who are up for the challenge. With a focus on innovation and collaboration to catalyze the market, we spend nearly $4 billion annually on healthcare to make a difference in our members’ lives.

With a career at TRS, you’ll be empowered through a culture of continuous learning, front-line decision-making, coaching and mentorship to shape the future of our work, while transforming healthcare delivery for 1 in 41 Texans.

Fellowship Program Position: This Fellowship Program position is a full‑time, temporary, limited‑term assignment not to exceed three years from the date of hire. It is intended for applicants that have graduated with a bachelor's degree or a master's degree from an accredited college or university within the last 12 months.

Job Overview: The Health Accountant Associate is responsible for assisting with financial accounting work for the TRS Care and Active Care health plans. The incumbent will assist with accounting entries, reconciliations, financial reporting, and vendor payments. This position will proactively work with the Health Finance team, Health staff, and agency employees.

Health Care Related Financial Activities

• Prepare adjusting journal entries.
• Review TRS‑Care and TRS‑Active Care invoices for accuracy and contract compliance and route for approvals.
• Track and report payments to all health care vendors.
• Assist with monitoring funds due from vendors to ensure that money is collected in a timely manner.
• Calculate and prepare IRS tax forms for the Affordable Care Act.

Reconciliation and Reporting

• Prepare general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and other periodic financial reports.
• Provide support for the annual financial statement audit.

Department Support

• Perform ad hoc tasks.
• Maintain accounting related files and records.

Fellowship Curriculum

• Participate in trainings and projects related to the TRS Fellowship Program including webinars, quarterly check‑ins, classes or other learning activities, book group, projects, and the mentoring program.
• Meet TRS Fellowship Program deadlines and goals for completion of trainings in deliverables in a timely manner.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance or a closely related field awarded within the last 12 months.

Required Experience

None

Required Registration, Certification, or Licensure

None

Knowledge of

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) statements.
• Accounting and bookkeeping principles.

Skills in

• Analyzing accounting records, troubleshooting associated problems, and interpreting and applying applicable laws, policies and procedures.
• Planning, organizing, and prioritizing work assignments to manage a high‑volume workload in a fast‑paced and changing environment, and completing detailed work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Using a computer in a Windows environment with Microsoft Office word processing, spreadsheet, and other business software.
• Advance proficiency in Excel, specifically with formulas.
• Effective written and verbal communications, including explaining complex information to others in an understandable manner, and writing clear and precise policies, procedures, and correspondence.
• Completing detailed work with a high degree of accuracy.

Ability to

• Meet frequent and multiple deadlines, manage conflicting priorities and demands, and adapt to changes in schedules and assignments.
• Think critically, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend effective solutions.
• Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co‑workers, agency staff, vendors and other external contacts and to work effectively in a professional team environment.
• Learn new tools and concepts and apply them when necessary.

Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with experience in the Military Occupational Specialty cross‑walk and the minimum qualifications listed above may meet the minimum requirements and are highly encouraged to apply.