Health Care Financial Analyst

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 strengthen financial reporting, recordkeeping, and audit trails.
• Prepares analyses and documentation for audits, year-end closing, claims, and other financial reporting requirements; responds to complex fiscal inquiries.
• Advises management on accounting findings, financial risks, and recommended corrective actions; may lead special studies or cross-functional fiscal assignments.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced analytical skills in accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Ability to complete assignments with minimal instructions.
• Ability to work collaboratively across units to gather, combine, analyze, and interpret data.
• Excellent communication and technical skills (i.e. Excel).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while working on multiple assignments and meeting short deadlines.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent majors with completion of 21 semester or 32 quarter units of accounting in an accredited college or university including at least two courses in advanced accounting subjects such as auditing, cost accounting, or governmental accounting.
• One year of professional accounting or responsible staff experience in complex financial operations.

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. 
• Successful clearance of the Live Scan process with the County of Los Angeles.

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Experience with spreadsheets, financial or enterprise systems, and analysis of accounting records and reports.
• Experience reviewing accounts payable or accounts receivable transactions and resolving complex financial discrepancies.
• Experience with financial reconciliations, fiscal year-end activities, and reporting for programs with multiple funding sources.
• Ability to identify deficiencies in financial systems and processes and recommend corrective measures.
• Experience reviewing invoices, financial documentation, internal controls, and audit support records for government-funded or contracted programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand: Occasionally

Walk: Occasionally

Sit: Frequently

Handling / Fingering: Frequently

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,
• Hybrid work schedule
• Overtime will be available

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer), AIDS or HIV, genetic information or characteristics, veteran status or military service.