Lead Staff Accountant

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In 3 months

• Train in the different areas that are directly related to the finance processes

o  Accounts Payable: Claims payment system; Claim payments and voided checks

• Sit with Client Accounting Specialist through check run process

• Determine types of errors that can occur and how to fix the problem

• Write work instructions

In 6 months

• Train and understand the Refund Process which will require cross training with different departments, such as Provider Operations

• Understand the flow of work

o  Department segregation of duties: Learn each department’s responsibilities, tasks involved, and deadlines for each task

o Write Work Instructions: Document the process, communicate process to Supervisor, apply understanding of process, and bring ideas/workflow changes to the table

In 12 months

• Be an expert on the different operational areas of Finance

o  Maintain the ability to support the team by accurately responding to questions and problems

• Will be able to enhance workflows and understand the overall required outcomes

• Understand the Arcadia Value Based Services Industry and how it applies to what the team is accomplishing 

What You'll Be Doing

• Subject matter expert in the Finance Departments operational processes and understanding the cause and effect of all workflows
• Having a clear understanding of all computer hardware and software systems.  Identifying the technical specifications relating to support staff’s job duties
• Monitoring the completion of specific tasks, productivity, quality, and data entry standards
• Assessing and assigning workflow, coaching, counseling, administering scheduling systems and processes; enforcing policies and procedures
• Coordinating operational activities with other internal functions alongside departments and managers
• Documenting and auditing finance work instruction to standardize workflow and reporting
• Maintaining and improving Finance day-to-day processing operations by monitoring system performance
• Helping to identify and resolve operational problems
• Liaison between Finance and Value Based Care Services IT: creating files, reviewing, auditing, and approving requested finance reports for efficiency, thoroughness, accuracy, and objectivity
• Projecting manage workflow improvements; coordinating and completing action plans that are assigned
• Providing backup for banking transactions and client communication on weekly check runs
• Attending or conducting operational meetings as requested
• Completing other duties and responsibilities as assigned

What You'll Need To Have

• 4 years degree in accounting and understand accounting processes
• Excellent communicational skills both verbal and written
• Excellent computer and computer systems skills with up-to-date knowledge
• Project oriented – start, follow through, and finalize
• Proficient with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel and Access) at an intermediate to advanced level
• Must be organized, self-motivated, detail oriented, disciplined and a team player
• Ability to teach and educate other staff members
• Ability to analyze a problem and worth through to a resolution

Would Love For You To Have

• Medical Insurance Industry bank ground
• Worked with a mainframe computer system

What You'll Get

• Learn the life of a Contract Management firm with Independent Physician Associations across Illinois
• Encouragement to bring ideas to the table
• Become an expert in the operations of an accounting team
• Working remotely while receiving compensation with benefits that include health, dental, 401k, short term disability, long term disability, vacation, and supply office furniture and equipment

$50,000 - $60,000 a year

About Arcadia

https://Arcadia.io helps innovative healthcare systems and health plans around the country transform healthcare to reduce cost while improving patient health.   We do this by aggregating massive amounts of clinical and claims data, applying algorithms to identify opportunities to provide better patient care, and making those opportunities actionable by physicians at the point of care in near-real time.  We are passionate about helping our customers drive meaningful outcomes. We are growing fast and have emerged as the market leader in the highly competitive population health management software and value-based care services markets, and we have been recognized by industry analysts KLAS, IDC, Forrester and Chilmark for our leadership. For a better sense of our brand and products, please explore our website, our online resources, and our interactive Data Gallery.

This position is responsible for following all Security policies and procedures in order to protect all PHI under Arcadia's custodianship as well as Arcadia Intellectual Properties.  For any security-specific roles, the responsibilities would be further defined by the hiring manager.

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