Accountant II

The Department of Health Services – Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency, is seeking a well-qualified, and highly motivated individual to fill a position in the Fiscal Services Unit, at the level of Accountant II.

• Receive, review and process the board-approved Ambulance Overflow Program invoices.
• Review invoices to ensure billing is in accordance with the contracted fee schedule.
• Reconcile Ambulance Overflow invoices to the Central Dispatch Operations unit and resolve discrepancies with the ambulance provider.
• Verify charges using the Utilize the Rescue Net Reporting System to ensure the charges are authorized by Central Dispatch Operations.
• Maintain communication with ambulance providers to resolve billing discrepancies and/or request additional documents missing in their billing package.
• Route ambulance overflow invoices for approval to the Program Manager.
• Maintain a record of the number of runs the ambulance provides bill during the fiscal year.
• Provide a copy of the approved invoices to the ambulance providers.
• Maintain various schedules detailing the type of ambulance services and the payment amount and specifying the facility requesting the transport service.
• Monitor the Ambulance Overflow budget and work with the Contracts and Grants to supplement encumbrances.
• Prepare Contract Funding Form to request Ambulance Overflow budget adjustments.

• Knowledge of County regulations, policies, processes, and procedures.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with eCAPS.
• Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft:
  Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook applications.

• One-year entry level accounting experience or two years of technical accounting experience.

• Successful clearing through the Live Scan process with the County of Los Angeles.

• Microsoft Excel:
  Basic Text and Cell Formatting, Using Functions and Formulas, Printing an Excel Workbook

Stand: Frequently

Walk: Frequently

Sit: Frequently

Handling: Occasionally

Reach Outward: Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend: Occasionally

Lift / Carry: Occasionally - Up to 15 lbs

Push/Pull: Occasionally - Up to 15 lbs

See: Constantly

Taste / Smell: Not Applicable

Not Applicable = Not required for essential functions

Occasionally = (0 - 2 hrs/day)

Frequently = (2 - 5 hrs/day)

Constantly = (5+ hrs/day)

EEOC Statement
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