Staff Accountant II, Cost Reporting

Federal Way, WA, United States

3201 S 323rd St,Federal Way,Washington,98001-5023,United States of America Position Description Title:

Staff Accountant II

Reports to: Supervisor - Revenue Valuation Effective Date: April 1, 2011

Department Name: Revenue Valuation (Finance) Department Number: 985

Facility Location Number of Position: 611

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Code: EEO-1/Census Code:

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

This position provides center level accounting support to ensure department goals and objectives are achieved, in alignment with DaVita's Mission and Core Values. This includes accounting for center and divisional revenue review, accounts receivable, cash and related transaction analysis, account reconciliation and preparing financial reports for corporate and field operations management, and joint venture partners, as well as internal and external audit agencies.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all-inclusive.

Accounting:

Monthly center level review to ensure accurate reporting of all revenue and treatment accounts.Monthly review and reconciliation of assigned accounts receivable GL balances.Review patient account transactions prepared in Reimbursement Operations for accuracy and completeness.Other GL functions such as journal entry preparation for accruals and adjustments, account analysis, etc.Reporting / Analytics:

Prepare, develop and modify selected recurring and ad-hoc financial schedules and related notes for management reporting.Create detailed reports to support performance and strategic business initiatives.Provide reporting to identify & interpret revenue trends and explain fluctuations.Prepare communications such as memos, charts, graphs and process documentation.Cost Reporting:

* Assist in the preparation of annual and /or interim Medicare cost reports.

* Assist and perform cost report audits, as well as prepare and support any appeals, correspond and deal effectively with fiscal intermediaries, and other 3rd party agencies to resolve simple disputes, including filing issues, denials, penalty assessments, withholds, etc.

* Interact with other departments and explain and resolve cost reporting issues.

Process Improvement:

Identify efficient and standardized methods for recurring processes and reporting.Collaborate with teammates throughout the village to develop and implement revenue related processes.Identify and investigate data inconsistencies to ensure the integrity of revenue data in the GL.Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, licenses, certifications, and experience required to fulfill the essential duties, include computer skills as required.

Bachelors Degree (B.A.) with an emphasis in Business, Accounting or Finance, or 1-2 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience in an accounting or healthcare organization.Intermediate computer skills and proficiency with MS Office applications, and ability to learn new internal systems and tools. Experience with ERP software preferred.Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with ability to probe, question, and listen attentively.Demonstrated working knowledge of accounting functions. Minimum two years of accounting experience.Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business communications.Ability to work with and apply algebra calculations, probability and statistical inference, and concepts such as fractions, ratios, and percentages to practical situations.

ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORS, SKILLS, AND ATTITUDES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS IN THIS POSITION

Commitment to DaVita's values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment and Fun with ability to demonstrate those positively and proactively to patients, teammates, management, physicians, and/or vendors (Village Service Partners) in everyday performance and interactionsAble to work in a team environment as well as independently.Strong communication, escalation and coordination skills.Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.Demonstrate reasoning, creative thinking and problem solving abilities.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to perform successfully the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position.

Vision requirements

Vision adequate to perform essential duties and responsibilities of position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical requirements can vary. These must be reviewed with management. However, in general, the position requires the following physical activities:

Ability to lift minimum of 10 pounds to a maximum of 25 pounds unassisted; able to perform repetitive standing, sitting, stooping, walking, stretching, reaching, lifting, and moderate range of body motions. Ability to hear and interact by phone and in person.Ability to use computer and all peripherals for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Level III - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

No required tasks involve greater exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues than would be encountered by a visitor. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or other hazardous conditions.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed Diversity & Belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. As such, individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Salary/ Wage Range

$17.50-$30.00 / hour Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at

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