Senior Technical Accountant
SCOPE OF POSITION:
This position is responsible for advanced accounting activities and financial reporting
under both generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and statutory accounting
principles (SAP), as required by management, regulators and others including Florida
OIR, NAIC and CMS. This includes research, interpretation and implementation of
technical accounting guidelines for AvMed (GAAP and SAP), SantaFe HealthCare and its
Affiliates. The position is principally responsible for financial accounting, reconcilement
and reporting for all non-standard provider and partner relationships, including
capitated arrangements, risk sharing arrangements and joint venture and other partner
relationships. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, developing and
maintaining systems and processes to capture, record and reconcile premium, medical
and other costs associated with member populations included in each arrangement, and
to report financial results internally and externally as contractually agreed upon.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
 Responsible for financial accounting, reconcilement and reporting for all nonstandard provider and partner relationships, including capitated arrangements, risk
sharing arrangements and joint venture and other partner relationships.
 Primary accountability for ensuring AvMed, SantaFe HealthCare and its Affiliates
remain current with respect to all new technical accounting and regulatory guidance.
The position will research, interpret and implement accounting and reporting
changes as necessary, documenting conclusions in technical memorandums and
obtaining concurrence from independent auditors.
 Prepares entity financial statements including appropriate footnote disclosure for
external auditing purposes as necessary and in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles.
 Prepares all types of financial and/or statistical reports including spreadsheets,
graphs, tables, and account reconciliations utilizing both hard copy and electronic
files.
 Processes financial transactions for all companies, to include the preparation and
posting of journal entries into the general ledger, and reviews and approves journal
entries prepared by peers.
 Serves as a mentor and reviewer of the work of peers in the Accounting Services
department.
 Evaluates internal accounting controls and processes to ensure compliance with
policies and laws and to safeguard assets (Model Audit Rule testing).
 Devises and recommends appropriate models, systems and/or procedures to provide
complete, accurate, and timely reports.
 Communicates work status and results through verbal and written reports to
Management, regulators, and other internal and external constituents as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
 Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance required.
 Masters in Accounting or Tax preferred.
 Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA-eligible required.
 Three to five years of relevant tax, accounting, auditing or financial reporting
experience required.
 Regulatory and not-for-profit experience preferred.
CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE:
 Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles including
understanding and application of rules and guidance for annual and other periodic
disclosures in the financial statements
 Rapid learning and comprehension of Statements of Statutory Accounting Principles
and the ability to interpret and implement technical guidance changes as they occur.
 Alignment with the Company’s mission, culture and values of Collaboration,
Accountability, Respectfulness, Ethical behavior and Service-driven
 High competency in technical and professional accounting skills with experience in
managed care accounting preferred.
 Ability to establish positive relationships and work effectively with all internal and
external constituencies.
 Skill in making presentations to a variety of audiences and able to communicate
clearly, concisely and persuasively to executives, accountants, consultants,
regulators, etc.
 Able to quickly assess and assimilate information and data and to think conceptually
 Possess strategic consulting skills which move beyond adherence to specific
analytical tools and methodologies; the ability to generate alternative solutions for
consideration, and provide comprehensive risk/benefit analysis on those alternatives
 Initiative and self-direction to meet strict and frequent deadlines
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 High level of computer literacy, including spreadsheet and database development
and usage (Microsoft Excel and Word proficiency required)
 Hyperion and PeopleSoft experience preferred
 Proven ability to identify and solve problems
 Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
 Strong attention to details
 Thoroughness
 Decisiveness
Interested Candidates may apply by emailing their resume to Debbie Barrett at
debbie.barrett@avmed.org.