Accountant II

Accountant II Cal Optima Join Us in this Amazing Opportunity The Team You'll Join

We are a mission driven community-based organization that serves member health with excellence and dignity, respecting the value and needs of each person. If you are ready to advance your career while making a difference, we encourage you to review and apply today and help us build healthier communities for all.

We are hoping you will join us as a Accountant II and help shape the future of healthcare where you'll be an integral part of our Accounting team, helping to strive for excellence while we serve our member health with dignity, respecting the value and needs of each of our members through collaboration with our providers, community partners and local stakeholders.

This position has been approved to be Partial Telework
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• If telework is approved, you are required to work within the State of California only and if Partial Telework, also come in to the Main Office in Orange, CA, at least two (2) days per week minimum.

The Accountant II will perform complex professional accounting activities, which will support the preparation, recordation and reconciliation of accounting and business transactions. You will assist with maintaining the General Ledger system and provide management reports as needed. Alos, you will assist with proper financial reporting of Cal Optima Health's operations, participate in the general accounting functions and coordinate work with others in the organization.

Together, we are building a stronger, more equitable health system.

• 85% - Accounting
• Participates in a mission driven culture of high-quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity and accountability.
• Monitor daily cash flow and prepare weekly cash forecast to ensure sufficient funds are available for operations.
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Reconcile bank accounts and investment accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Participates in the training of other staff on defined task processes as needed.
• Prepares and posts journal entries to the general ledger monthly.
• Participates in closing the books monthly and annually, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Participates in the completion of the monthly financial package.
• Assists with the completion of the financial and other regulatory audits.
• Assists with research of changing Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and regulatory guidelines or requirements as needed.
• Adheres to and follows the accounting department's policies and procedures.
• Assists with developing policies, procedures and standards for accounting activities.
• 10% - Administrative Support
• Assists the in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support short- and long-term goals/priorities for the department.
• Maintains departmental records, reports and collects data for administrative and regulatory purposes.
• 5% - Other
• Completes other projects and duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field PLUS 4 years of accounting experience required; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above may also be qualifying.

• Experience with health care or not-for-profit.

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• Develop rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with Cal Optima Health's leadership and staff and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds.
• Work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Work a flexible schedule; available to participate in evening and weekend events.
• Organize, be analytical, problem-solve and possess project management skills.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and in an efficient manner.
• Manage multiple projects and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration.
• Motivate and lead multi-program teams and external committees/coalitions.
• Utilize…