The Accountant prepares and enters journal entries to the general ledger to help ensure accurate, timely and properly coded financial transactions in support of monthly, quarterly and year-end close. This position supports the Controller and senior accountants with various accounting functions and analyses, and has the primary responsibility for maintenance of files and documentation to support accounting transactions.

This is a temporary non-benefited role scheduled to last approximately 6 months.

Major Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Assist with timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes by performing the following:
  • Prepare, enter and proof journal entries
  • Collaborate with Northwest Permanente and Kaiser Permanente Health Plan colleagues to ensure deadlines are met on a timely basis
  • Research journal entries as requested or needed; investigate unusual transactions
  • Prepare monthly analysis on select accounts
• Contribute to oversight of the recharge process, including management of individual agreements
• Participate in cross-training within the department as needed

OneLink Travel and Expense Module (T&E)

• Review expense reports prepared by others to ensure sufficient documentation is included and general ledger coding is appropriate
• Manage flow of worklist to ensure timely approval of reports
• Audit expense reports submitted for accuracy and completeness
• Oversee corporate card management and maintenance
• Maintain documentation for items such as staff dues, licensing, credentialing, donations, gifts, etc.

• Support Finance department with budgeting questions and analysis
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or four (4) years equivalent work experience

Minimum Work Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of accounting or finance experience

Additional Requirements

• Working knowledge of math and accounting principles and their application
• Knowledge of inter-entity accounting, include usage of Due To/Due From accounts
• Demonstrated experience in a computer-based accounting system
• Effective analytical skills
• Excellent skills in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including explaining financial information
• Ability to work under time constraint.
• Solid interpersonal skills. Must be a self-starter with strong sense of initiative and follow-through

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or four (4) years equivalent work experience

Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications

• Three (3) years experience in Accounting or Finance
• Advanced knowledge of computer applications and environments, including databases
• Previous experience in a healthcare organization
• Previous experience at Kaiser Permanente