Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

An immediate opening for a Cost Accountant in Los Angeles. This healthcare organization is in the need of the Cost Accountant with 2 years of experience with healthcare being a plus. The Cost Accountant will have primary responsibility to perform and administer the Strata Cost Accounting Module for the Health System including costing for three hospital and multiple physician groups. The Cost Accountant provides detailed, advanced financial and analytical support and helps improve the effectiveness of reporting, planning, and forecasting activities to streamline processes and improve information to drive value. In addition to everyday activities such as performing analyses of financial reports, making recommendations based on findings, and assisting with budgeting, forecasting and projections, the Cost Accountant is responsible for sophisticated special assignments. The candidate will handle a full range of project components in an independent and autonomous manner, independently trouble-shoots problems and recommends or implements corrective action. This person will apply detailed knowledge of the areas of assigned responsibility, and an extensive knowledge of the department functions and its interrelation with the larger organization.

The Primary Duties and Responsibilities Primary duties and responsibilities in order of most significance are:

• Analyzes and interprets data, identifies trends, and provide recommendations based on findings.
• Summarizes information, data, and recommendation, and prepares presentation materials. May present findings to management.
• Completes complex/special assignments.
• Researches and resolves inquiries for assigned functional areas.
• Coordinates with other members of finance and/or management to review financial information and forecasts.
• Routinely communicates with supervisors relating to issues and deliverables.
• Applies federal and state regulatory and licensing requirements, as well as organizational by-laws, rules and regulations, and policies and procedures to all assigned projects.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in financial analysis or auditing, preferably within the healthcare industry.
• Strong knowledge and experience in cost accounting; familiarity with Strata Cost Accounting Module is a plus.
• Proficiency in analyzing complex financial data and creating actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Familiarity with federal and state financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and tools, along with strong Excel skills.

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