Financial Reporting Specialist

We are looking for a Financial Reporting Specialist to support a healthcare organization in Rancho Cordova, California through a Long-term Contract engagement. This position focuses on managing unclaimed property compliance activities across multiple entities and jurisdictions while helping reduce financial exposure and maintain strong regulatory readiness. The role works closely with accounting, revenue cycle, payroll, accounts payable, legal, and compliance teams to investigate outstanding items, prepare required filings, and strengthen reporting accuracy.Responsibilities:• Lead the review and tracking of unclaimed property items such as patient refunds, vendor payments, payroll checks, credit balances, and overpayment-related transactions.• Research aged balances, stale-dated checks, unapplied amounts, and account discrepancies to determine proper resolution and compliance treatment.• Prepare and submit state reporting and remittances within required deadlines, ensuring all filings align with applicable unclaimed property regulations.• Maintain organized supporting documentation, reconciliations, and audit-ready records in accordance with internal retention standards.• Partner with teams across accounting, patient financial services, payroll, treasury, accounts payable, legal, compliance, and IT to confirm ownership details and disposition decisions.• Create and refine procedures, controls, and workflows that improve consistency in unclaimed property administration and reduce future exposure.• Analyze root causes behind recurring outstanding property items and recommend process improvements that strengthen financial operations.• Support internal reviews and external examinations by assembling schedules, responding to requests, and providing accurate compliance documentation.• Serve as a resource for internal questions related to unclaimed property requirements, due diligence practices, and regulatory interpretation.• Deliver guidance to business partners on best practices for handling refunds, overdue payments, and related compliance-sensitive transactions.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.• At least 3 years of experience in unclaimed property, accounting, financial compliance, or a comparable analytical finance role.• Practical knowledge of multi-state unclaimed property requirements, including dormancy periods and reporting obligations.• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with the ability to investigate exceptions and resolve complex financial issues.• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a regulated environment.• Proficiency with Excel and financial or accounting platforms, including general ledger and transaction-based reporting systems.• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate across departments.• Experience in healthcare, revenue cycle operations, patient refunds, or multi-entity organizations is strongly preferred.Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.