Accountant II

Salary Range: $24.76-$35.72 per hour

SUMMARY

The Department of Health Services – Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency, is seeking a well-qualified, and highly motivated individual to fill a position in the Fiscal Services Unit, at the level of Accountant II.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


* Receive, review and process the board-approved Ambulance Overflow Program invoices.


* Review invoices to ensure billing is in accordance with the contracted fee schedule.


* Reconcile Ambulance Overflow invoices to the Central Dispatch Operations unit and resolve discrepancies with the ambulance provider.


* Verify charges using the Utilize the Rescue Net Reporting System to ensure the charges are authorized by Central Dispatch Operations.


* Maintain communication with ambulance providers to resolve billing discrepancies and/or request additional documents missing in their billing package.


* Route ambulance overflow invoices for approval to the Program Manager.


* Maintain a record of the number of runs the ambulance provides bill during the fiscal year.


* Provide a copy of the approved invoices to the ambulance providers.


* Maintain various schedules detailing the type of ambulance services and the payment amount and specifying the facility requesting the transport service.


* Monitor the Ambulance Overflow budget and work with the Contracts and Grants to supplement encumbrances.


* Prepare Contract Funding Form to request Ambulance Overflow budget adjustments.

  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS


* Knowledge of County regulations, policies, processes, and procedures.


* In-depth knowledge and experience with eCAPS.


* Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize tasks.


* Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.


* Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff.


* Proficiency in Microsoft: Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook applications.

Education/Experience


* One-year entry level accounting experience or two years of technical accounting experience.

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances


* Successful clearing through the Live Scan process with the County of Los Angeles.

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities


* Microsoft Excel: Basic Text and Cell Formatting, Using Functions and Formulas, Printing an Excel Workbook

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Stand: Frequently

Walk: Frequently

Sit: Frequently

Handling : Occasionally

Reach Outward: Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend: Occasionally

Lift / Carry: Occasionally - Up to 15 lbs

Push/Pull: Occasionally - Up to 15 lbs

See: Constantly

Taste/ Smell: Not Applicable

Not Applicable = Not required for essential functions

Occasionally = (0 - 2 hrs/day)

Frequently = (2 - 5 hrs/day)

Constantly = (5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities wi...