Senior Accountant (Health Plan Accounting)

Accountabilities

• • Prepare and record journal entries in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and statutory accounting requirements.
  • Prepare income statements, balance sheets, consolidated financial statements, and other accounting reports.
  • Analyze monthly financial results and accounting records to identify trends, discrepancies, and potential errors.
  • Maintain accurate transactions within financial systems and reconcile balance sheet accounts to identify and resolve posting or coding issues.
  • Reconcile bank account balances to bank statements and ensure the accuracy and integrity of cash balances.
  • Prepare quarterly and annual statutory financial statements accurately and within established deadlines.
  • Support accounting control processes by ensuring transactions are properly recorded and documentation is maintained.
  • Support annual and other audit activities by preparing schedules, workpapers, and supporting documentation requested by auditors.
  • Track direct costs and cost of goods sold, prepare related accruals, and validate supporting documentation for accurate expense recognition.
  • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding reconciling items within required timelines.
  • Calculate, record, and monitor cost allocations and amortization schedules in accordance with accounting policies and reporting requirements.
  • Prepare and analyze administrative expense accruals to support complete and accurate period-end reporting.
  • Partner with teams across the organization to gather supporting information, validate assumptions, resolve discrepancies, and improve financial reporting accuracy.
  • Collaborate with other accountants to coordinate accounting activities, share information, and maintain consistent reporting practices.
  • Maintain organized workpapers, schedules, and supporting documentation while managing multiple priorities and recurring close deadlines.

  Requirements

  • At least 3 years of accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, and journal entry processes.
  • Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting in a multi-entity environment is preferred.
  • Healthcare, insurance, managed care, or health plan accounting experience is preferred.
  • Experience working with Oracle, Workday, SAP, or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is an advantage.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is preferred.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including experience with VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and other spreadsheet-based analysis techniques.
  • Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to analyze financial information, investigate discrepancies, and develop practical solutions.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks while consistently meeting reporting and close deadlines.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate successfully across teams.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative accounting environment.

  Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work in healthcare and health plan accounting.
  • Exposure to GAAP and statutory accounting and financial reporting.
  • Professional environment with opportunities to collaborate across accounting and business functions.
  • Opportunities to develop expertise in healthcare financial operations, reporting, and compliance.