Senior Accountant - Remote US

at Public Partnerships LLC in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Public Partnerships LLC supports individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses and aging adults, to remain in their homes and communities and “self” direct their own long-term home care. Our role as the nation’s largest and most experienced Financial Management Service provider is to assist those eligible Medicaid recipients to choose and pay for their own support workers and services within their state-approved personalized budget. We are appointed by states and managed healthcare organizations to better serve more of their residents and members requiring long-term care and ensure the efficient use of taxpayer funded services. Our culture attracts and rewards people who are results-oriented and strive to exceed customer expectations. We desire motivated candidates who are excited to join our fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, and who want to make a difference in helping transform the lives of the consumers we serve. (learn more at www.pplfirst.com (http://www.publicpartnerships.com/) ).

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Performs financial calculations for the company in a variety of areas and with diverse responsibilities. Including assisting with the monthly closing process as well as the annual financial audit. Responsible for accuracy, timelines and the general integrity of the accounting function and related reports.

- Provides accounting assistance to project managers and operational staff; responds to financial questions/concerns to meet business needs.

- Performs and reviews accrual entries and reconciles GL accounts, monthly.

- Provides general ledger and reporting assistance to financial staff of subsidiary companies while developing relationships and open lines of communication with subsidiaries.

- Reviews monthly trial balances for accuracy.

- Ensures compliance with accounting policies and procedures and recommends accounting process improvements.

- Prepares weekly and monthly reports to management.

- Ensures revenue recognition is consistent with PPL practice and policies.

- Assists in month and quarter end closing processes.

- Provides support for project teams including project reporting/accounting, quarterly expense allocations and non-standard rate.

- Assists with oversight and coordination of non-financial audits.

- Research accounting standards or policies

Required Skills:

- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

- Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.

- Ability to work effectively with, and communicate with, all levels of management.

- Must have the ability to manage task load with frequent interruptions.

- Proficiency in Microsoft applications, especially Excel.

- Ability to document policies and procedures.

- Process improvement oriented.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business required.

Experience: 8+ years accounting or related finance experience, experience with accounting software, prior GL accounting experience.

Working Conditions:

Remote Setting

The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities, or skills of personnel so classified

Public Partnerships is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PPL, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PPL will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

PPL does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, protected veteran status, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.