Accounting Manager jobs in Santa Ana, CA

Unite Health Share Ministries (UHSM) is a nonprofit, faith-based health sharing ministry that facilitates member-to-member health sharing among fellow Christians, serving as a connector to administer medical cost sharing. The UHSM mission is to help Christian families fulfill their God-given purpose to care for one another and to positively impact our communities. Headquartered in Norfolk, VA, UHSM takes a modern approach to health sharing that prioritizes holistic health and wellbeing. UHSM offers simple, fair, and friendly health share programs to its members.

About this role

As an Accountanting Manager at UHSM, you will be a key member of our finance and accounting team, providing expertise and leadership in financial reporting, analysis, and operations. You will work closely with other departments to ensure accuracy and compliance in financial matters, ultimately contributing to our organization's success and mission fulfillment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the recording and reconciliation of bank and credit card transactions to maintain accurate financial records.
• Coordinate revenue recognition processes, including reconciling revenue from various sources and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Prepare and analyze month-end financial statements and reports to provide insights to management and support decision-making.
• Oversee the accounts payable (AP) cycle, including reviewing and approving invoices, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring timely payments.
• Manage the accounts receivable (AR) process, including billing, collections, and revenue recognition.
• Conduct regular reviews of general ledger accounts and assist in the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities to support organizational goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitate annual audits and tax filings.
• Mentor and support junior accounting staff, providing guidance and training as needed.
• Continuously seek opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements within the finance and accounting function.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from a US accredited college or university.
• 4 years of recent experience in full cycle corporate GL accounting with less than 7 days month-end close, preferably in a medium size company with $50-100MM revenue.
• Advanced level in MS Excel skill is MUST - fluent in pivot, all LOOKUP functions, subtotals, and filtering.
• Understand and be able to maintain the Chart of Accounts and financial statement relationship.
• Recent experience in managing Payable and Receivable personnel and processes.
• Able to work in our Santa Ana, CA office location.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possess strong teamwork mindset and reliable attendance.
• Strong sense of ownership and ability to take on complex responsibilities and projects with a desire to expand their career.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary Unlimited PTO.
• Health, Dental, Vision, and 403(b) with company match.
• Ability to make important enhancements to the Healthcare industry.
• Great culture where you work with the founders and key stakeholders in a relaxed, but innovative atmosphere.

UHSM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business needs. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.