Staff Accountant

Sharp HealthCare

. Produce reports and prepare data for financial statements, regulatory reporting, external audits, medical cost ratios, third party liability, claims recovery, and other financial information .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $34 - $49 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, auditing, and budget development within a healthcare context, utilizing strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel to support accounting functions and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Financial ReportingAuditing ExperienceBudget DevelopmentExcel ProficiencyHealthcare Accounting

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationRegulatory ReportingClaims RecoveryCapitation AuditingData Analysis

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsDocumentation SkillsCustomer Service Orientation

Tools & Technologies

IDX MCA SystemData Warehouse

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate's Degree

Industry Keywords

Healthcare AccountingFinancial ComplianceMedical Cost RatiosThird Party LiabilityReturned Check Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Produce reports and prepare data for financial statements, regulatory reporting, external audits, medical cost ratios, third party liability, claims recovery, and other financial information
Audit capitation, pharmacy payments, and broker and general agency commissions
Support accounting and finance activities as needed
Assist with budget development, refund, and returned check processes
Assist with the annual budget process by updating spreadsheets with actual data and management budget assumptions
Maintain monthly documentation of medical groups, rates, and dollar amounts comprising monthly capitation cost
Post claims recoveries to the IDX MCA system and produce refund requests for erroneous duplicate collections
Research and resolve returned claims checks and other claim refunds
Provide prompt, accurate service to internal and external customers
Develop professional working relationships with internal departments, vendors, providers, employers, brokers, and other customers
Assist in preparation of financial reports
Participate in special projects, work groups, proposals, audits, and backup support
Prepare assigned regulatory reports, including DMHC financial information and informational 990 tax filing
Utilize Data Warehouse and Excel to supply routine and ad hoc reports
Work closely with Sharp Health Plan and Sharp HealthCare department members to ensure efficient communication and operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's Degree
Combination of Associate Degree or some college with three years accounting experience acceptable
3 Years Experience in an accounting department or an accounting role, preferably in a healthcare setting
Computer skills, including experience with Excel required
Good communication skills, both written and oral
Good documentation skills with the ability to keep neat, accurate and concise records
Familiarity with automated financial systems desirable
Ability to exercise discretion regarding confidentiality of internal and external issues