Health Care Financial Analyst (N428)

Salary Range: $30.84-$44.49 per hour

SUMMARY

The Los Angeles County Department of Homeless Services and Housing (HSH) consolidates our countywide response to homelessness. The driving force behind HSH is increasing accountability and transparency, improving care for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and streamlining collaboration with partners including services providers, the County’s 88 cities, and unincorporated areas to deliver high-quality, life-saving care.  Staff schedules are based on business need and may include the option of a hybrid work schedule where employees work remotely and from the office.

Under general direction, the Health Care Financial Analyst performs advanced fiscal analysis and provides technical leadership for General Accounting activities within the Department of Homeless Services and Housing.

The position evaluates complex accounts payable or accounts receivable transactions, reconciliations across programs and trust accounts, and internal controls; identifies accounting and operational issues; recommends corrective actions; and advises management on financial implications and process improvements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


* Independently analyzes complex accounting transactions, financial records, and supporting documentation to determine proper treatment, coding, approvals, and compliance with applicable requirements.


* Reviews and evaluates accounts payable or accounts receivable activities, including invoices, payments, deposits, billings, adjustments, and related financial transactions; resolves significant discrepancies and processing issues.


* Analyzes journal entries, interfund transactions, Department Service Orders, and revenue and expenditure transfers to verify accuracy, funding, supporting documentation, and appropriate accounting treatment.


* Leads complex reconciliations of program and trust accounts, encumbrances, contract ledgers, and financial system records; research differences and recommends corrective entries or other actions.


* Develops and evaluates financial reports, expenditure and revenue analyses, projections, and management information to identify trends, exceptions, and potential fiscal impacts.


* Analyzes account balances and outstanding transactions; identifies reconciliation differences and coordinates follow-up and resolution.


* Evaluate invoice and payment processes, transaction timeliness, and documentation practices; identifies recurring issues and recommends improvements to procedures and internal controls.


* Provides technical guidance to accounting and invoice processing staff on complex transactions, reconciliations, accounting requirements, and financial systems.


* Coordinates with program, contracts, budget, and other fiscal offices to resolve complex financial issues and support accurate and timely transaction processing.


* Develop or revises accounting procedures, tracking methods, and controls to streng...