American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH) is seeking an Assistant Staff Accountant to join our Finance department. The primary purpose of this position is to prepare journal entries, assist in the preparation of financial statements, and perform various accounting tasks to ensure compliance with accounting principles and company policies.ResponsibilitiesCompiles and analyzes financial information for entry into general ledger and reporting in the financial statementsTracks unclaimed property Microsoft office inbox and ensures mail is addressed timely, tracked and savedUpdate Excel tracking of unclaimed property responses received and the tracking matrixCreating check requests with related and relevant support and route for approvalCommunicating with external practitioners and members to follow up with any related questions via email or telephonePreparing due diligence letters, as needed, including sending to the mailroom, scanning and saving electronicallyPreparing state unclaimed property reporting and remittance including all relevant supporting documentationMaintaining records of annual unclaimed property and working closely with SOVOS our outsourced vendor for reporting and due diligenceApplies principles of accounting and maintain the financial records in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, Company policies, and internal controlsAdheres to corporate policy with respect to HIPAA and PHIMeets departmental performance standards and timelinesPrepares monthly bank reconciliationsAssists in setting up and maintaining account analyses and reconciling all assigned balance sheet accounts monthlyPrepares journal entries and posts to the financial systemAssists in preparing 6-month trended income statement and balance sheets and analyzing variances that exceed scope and providing explanations of variances to managementAssists in reviewing all expense accounts on monthly basis for reasonableness, making proposals for corrections and additional accruals, where necessarySupports General Ledger Team in preparation of ad hoc reports and reconciliationsParticipates in annual financial audits, regulatory audits, and ad hoc health plan auditsAssists in performing and reporting on financial statement analysesAssist the General Ledger Team with organizational projects as assignedCompletes ad hoc projects as assignedPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standardsSkillsBachelor’s Degree in accounting, or a Bachelor’s degree with a concentration or minor in accounting requiredExperience using X3 and Sage requiredProficient in MS Office including advanced experience with Excel and WordEntry-level position – Require good fundamental knowledge of accounting, general ledger, and financial statementsGood analytical, quantitative, problem solving, and technical skillsAbility to comprehend, evaluate and apply government regulations and accounting guidelinesEntry-level experience in accounting industry preferredBenefitsHybrid Worker Guidelines: This position may be trained virtually or onsite and must have the capability to work from home (WFH) in a designated work area with company-provided technology equipment.This WFH position requires you to have a stable connection to your Internet Service Provider with the ability to participate by video in online meetings over a reliable and consistent network.The internet connection must have a consistent 50 down/10 up Mbps minimum internet speed. 100 down/20 up is recommended to support higher quality video meetings.This position requires occasional onsite office work.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact our Human Resources Department at (800) 848-3555 x6702.Company OverviewAmerican Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH) is one of the nation’s premier independent and privately-owned specialty health organizations offering technology-enabled services for benefits management, including clinical programs for musculoskeletal health, fitness programs, and well-being solutions for health plans, employers, associations, and others. It was founded in 1987, and is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.ashcompanies.com.
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