Job Description

Position Summary:

Serves as a key resource in the day-today- operations of Internal Audit by providing management with administrative and audit project support. Coordinates internal and external audits, including facilitating documentation requests, and scheduling meetings between outside auditors and management. Responsible for assignments that are sensitive in nature and require sophisticated interaction with high-level contacts, both internally and externally. Serves as a central point of contact and liaisons with other departments and groups.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Provides project support reviewing audit requests and identifying responsible departments, drafting email communication, coordinating auditing schedule for all audit requests/projects from regulatory agencies, and external auditors.
• Maintains necessary files and database that includes documentation of the request, effective and due dates, acknowledgment to the auditor, communications regarding the requests and responses, and the final responses.
• Schedules meetings as needed and reviews audit inquiries and facilitates requests for documentation with the corresponding departments to ensure a timely delivery to regulatory agencies, and external auditors as appropriate.
• Interacts and communicates with members of the various departments, management and external vendors and handles confidential information.
• Tracks and follows up with corresponding internal departments and auditors; assists in evaluating the sufficiency of documentation/responses; ensures corrective action has been taken in response to audit findings/recommendations; escalates any issues for the awareness of the management team for further actions.
• Maintains and tracks audit schedules; follows up with appropriate personnel for information relating to outstanding issues identified, and the distribution of auditor correspondence.
• Proofreads emails and correspondence and demonstrates professionalism in interactions with internal and external customers including auditors/examiners.
• Ensures deadlines are met, quality work is performed, and reports are accurate and written in an understandable manner.
• Builds relationships with internal customers and external vendors and obtains an understanding of priorities, projects and preferences in order to meet expectations.
• Performs or assists with internal audits requested by the Manager as needed.
• Assists in preparing routine and ad-hoc reports as requested
• May review and revise policies and procedures proposed by auditors and/or regulators to meet the internal and regulatory requirements.
• Make recommendations for improving departmental policies and procedures based on audit findings and outcomes.
• Serves as a back-up and resource for other department team members, including other senior accounting staff, when needed.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in maintaining and developing departmental policies and procedures in matters affecting cost, accounting, budgeting, and reporting policies.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in current educational programs, service meetings and workshops.
• Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Job Requirements:
Education Required (Min. level of education ):

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting fields or relevant work experience.
• MBA is preferred.

Certifications/Licenses Required:

• None.

Experience Required (Minimum level of experience):

• 5 years of experience in accounting or finance, with increasing level of responsibility.
• Experience in the health care industry is preferred
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job:

• Knowledge of financial reporting, cost analysis, and accounting practices.
• Working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing programs.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively.

Equipment used:

• Personal vehicle, computers, phones, copy machines, fax machines and other general office equipment.
  
  
  Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
• Physical clearance for reaching, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and grasping; have full range of motion; ability to lift 50 lbs; T.B. clearance; must maintain current First Aid and CPR.
• Busy PACE clinic and adult day center with medium to loud noise levels and controlled office temperatures.
• Frequent standing and walking indoors and outdoors.
• Will be required to travel to other sites or other locations in San Diego County.
• Will be required to work some evenings and/or weekends.

Universal Requirements:

Pre employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs.

About Us San Ysidro Health is a Federally Qualified Health Care organization committed to providing high quality, compassionate, accessible and affordable healthcare services for the entire family. The organization was founded by seven women in search of medical services for their families and community. Almost 50 years later, San Ysidro Health now provides innovative care to over 108,000 patients through a vast and integrated network of 47 program sites across the county. San Ysidro Health could not serve our patients without the dedication of our passionate and hardworking employees. Apply today and become a part of our mission-driven team! San Ysidro Health has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as employee selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, employee programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical heredity cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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