Major Responsibilities: Prepares all monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and separate financial statements for ten PHOs, AHP Administration, Health Partners Operations and Advocate ACO. 1)Accounts for all financial transactions through monthly journal entries and supporting documentation appropriately and accurately referenced 2)Prepares account reconciliations for all general ledger accounts on a monthly basis and in a timely manner 3)Prepares all financial statements ensuring that activity is accounted for in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) 4)Completes each of the above activities to allow for a timely and consistent monthly financial statement close 5)Conduct Peer Reviews of Financial Workbooks to ensure accurate and consistent reporting and presentation among all reporting entities 6)Prepares Bank Reconciliations monthly and reports any discreapanices or issues to the Director of Accounting and Budgeting. 7)Prepares monthly Lawson jounal entry for Advocate Medical Groups claims expense paid by AHPO for all HMO business Review and report on monthly financial statement trends and actual vs. budget comparisons 1)Prepares PHO budget variance, comparative income statement, and quarterly income statement trend analysis reports and discusses trends with Department Director 2)Prepares AHP Administration and HPO actual vs. budget variance reports and discusses variances with Department Director and VP of Finance Participate in budget meetings and be responsible for the accurate reporting of budget information in PA(ISIS),EPSI and Lawson 1)Participates in the annual PHO, AHP Administration, HPO and Advocate ACO annual and mid-year forecast budget process 2)Prepares budget worksheets to assist in the preparation of initial data prediction adjustments 3)Reviews actual vs. budget variances for reporting and addresses questions from department directors 4)Loads final budgeted amounts into PA,Peachtree and EPSI. Verifies that all final budget amounts are loaded correctly in Lawson. 5)Prepares counts and loads budget information for Position Control 6)Works with all Advocate Finance site Liasons to ensure proper reporting of intercompany budget items. Maintain and operate the Peachtree general ledger system and automated Personal Analyst (ISIS) financial analysis tool used to measure and analyze financial results 1)Maintains and makes changes, where appropriate, to the general ledger system chart of accounts 2)Loads financial statement data into PA 3)Reviews financial data in PA to identify trends for reporting 4)Back up and close out reporting years in both systems. 5)Work with IS to ensure all updates are installed and sytems are working properly Prepares reports/analyses for and participates in the monthly financial statement close meetings with all Field Operations VP's, the VP of Finance, the Director of Accounting and Budgeting and the PHO Directors. 1)Prepares monthly financial statement package including member month, capitation revenue, other revenue, capitation expense, and specialty expense reports for discussion at monthly financial statement close meetings. 2)Responds to questions raised or requests made for additional information at monthly financial statement close meetings. 3)Analyzes all source data for accuracy prior to journal and workbook entries being prepared and presented to management as described above Interacts with Advocate Internal audit and external auditors as part of the annual financial statement audit process 1)Provides account reconciliations and supporting documentation requested during the annual external audit process 2)Responds to questions raised by internal and external auditors during the annual external audit process Special projects as assigned 1)Complete special projects as assigned Maintains position control and interacts with Human Resources and Corporate Payroll deparments to ensure proper approval and sign offs and then inputs authorizations timely to allow for proper payroll transactions Prepares monthly investment portfolio reporting and monitors daily fund activity Finance Site Liasion 1)Patricipate in System wide Finanical Initiatives 2)Set up and maintain Responsibility Reporting Heirarchy using Crystal Reporting and VTS Manager Systems 3)Maintain Cost Center G/L structure for all of our entities 4)Monitor access in Advocate works to ensure proper employee payroll sign off Education/Experience Required: 1.Bachelors degree in accounting from an accredited program 2.Three or more years prior accounting experience 3. Healthcare Industry experience a plus Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: 1. Proficient with personal computers and applications (i.e. Microsoft excel, word,Access,PowerPoint) 2.Proficient in Peachtree,Lawson,EPSI,ISIS and Crystal Applications 3. Strong financial analytical skills 4. Excellent organizational skills 5. Good communication skills N/A Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: N/A This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.