The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing and executing core accounting functions to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting within a healthcare insurance environment. Key responsibilities include preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements related to premiums, claims, provider payments, fixed assets, administrative expenses, and other healthcare-related transactions. Supports monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes in alignment with GAAP and regulatory requirements, including those from CMS, NAIC, and state insurance departments. Provides financial analysis and modeling to support strategic initiatives, cost containment efforts, and operational decision-making across product lines, provider networks, and member segments. Collaborates cross-functionally with actuarial, underwriting, claims, and operations teams to lead or contribute to projects that enhance financial controls, reporting accuracy, and process efficiency. Operates effectively under tight deadlines with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a highly regulated and dynamic industry. * Manage and analyze a wide range of financial data, including: * Detailed financial statements, journal entries, account reconciliations * Corporate, division, and cost-center CEDR information * Cost-allocation and general-ledger transaction activity * Settlement, membership, billing, fixed assets, and revenue activity * External benchmark data and audit findings. * Identify gaps or anomalies in reports, conduct independent investigations, and recommend additional analysis as needed. * Review financial information prepared by other staff and external parties for accuracy, completeness, and compliance; edit, correct, and revise documentation accordingly. * Draft, update, and maintain departmental/divisional policies and procedures to ensure clear practices and robust internal controls. * Serve as a liaison between finance, other internal departments, senior leadership, and external contacts; represent leadership at meetings when required. * Manage assignments with strict deadlines, coordinating resources and timelines to meet deliverables. * Supervise project-related staff, providing guidance and oversight on assigned tasks. * Support special projects and perform additional duties as directed by management. * Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: * Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting (required); Master's degree (preferred). * Experience: 4-8 years of relevant accounting experience with strong financial analysis and reporting (internal & external). Experience in healthcare or insurance is a plus. * Leadership: Proven ability to lead projects, coordinate teams, and demonstrate leadership skills. May supervise staff on project work. * Certifications: CPA, CMA, and/or CFM preferred. * Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for conveying financial information to both financial and non-financial audiences. * Analytical & Problem Solving: Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities; capable of identifying and analyzing accounting and business issues. * Technical Expertise: Subject matter expert in areas such as GAAP, SAP accounting, FEP regulations, cost accounting, etc. Proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access; general knowledge of Oracle. * Independence & Teamwork: Able to work independently, within a team, and manage multiple priorities. * Management Interface: Effective at interfacing with all management levels internally and external contacts. * Financial Operations Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of financial functions, activities, and systems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other grounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
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