Telecare Corporation Looking for Cash Accountant – 901 (Remote) at Alameda, CA  Full Time

Telecare’s mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals with complex needs in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

Full Time; AM 8:30 am – 5:00 pm; Monday – Friday

Target hiring starting wage range is around $65k annually. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Cash Accountant is responsible for maintaining all program and corporate daily cash logs and associated documentation, accurate general ledger posting of all cash receipts, reconciling cost transfers, refunds and balancing of all cash activity at the end of the month as it relates to Revenue Cycle. Additional responsibilities include compiling and distributing monthly cash compliance reports, aging trend reports and collection goal reports as well as monitoring the adherence of policies and procedures by program staff with regards to cash.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Demonstrate the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with the internal and external stakeholders
* Performs tasks accurately and according to policies and procedures
* Accurately records cash deposits, cost transfers and journal entries
* Maintains centralized deposit files and backup documentation
* Ensures that cash deposits balance with cash posted at each month end
* Continually focuses on assigned tasks and seeks to implement improvements as necessary
* Looks to identify areas needing development and takes initiative to move things forward, both within the department and the programs
* Provides appropriate cash receipts reports and write off reports to programs, Regional and Corporate staff
* Keeps Associate Director Revenue Cycle informed of issues/concerns regarding cash deposits and its processes
* Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem solving using past knowledge and experience
* Independently manages the monthly revenue cycle reports, ensuring accuracy and takes necessary steps to correct errors
* Uses sound judgment to determine accurate general ledger accounts, makes independent decisions to ensure accuracy and takes initiative to correct errors, educate program staff as well as corporate staff on proper accounting processes and constantly works on quality improvement
* Applies critical thinking skills while performing tasks, striving to meet the goal
* Stays engaged while executing responsibilities, constantly using analytical skills
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
* Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in accounting or business administration
* Two (2) years’ experience working in a healthcare environment preferred
* Excellent computer skills, especially advanced proficiency with Excel
* Strong analytical skills and the ability to bring problems to a resolution
* Must have the ability to follow complex instructions, handle many tasks simultaneously and complete assignments with minimal supervision
* Independent critical thinking and data validation mandatory
* Demonstrated ability to multi-task using multiple systems (automated and manual) while monitoring compliance with policies and procedures
* Applicant must be fingerprinted and receive clearance from the Department of Justice and The Office of inspector General
* Must be at least 18 years of age
* All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply

SKILLS
* Excellent computer skills, especially advanced proficiency with Excel.
* Strong analytical skills and the ability to bring problems to a resolution
* Basic accounting knowledge

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is constantly required to sit and occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, twist, bend, pull and lift and carry items weighing 10 pounds or less as well as to do simple grasping occasionally. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity. Visual requirements include computers and books exposure.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.