Senior Accountant

Overview

A healthcare technology organization is developing a new healthcare clearinghouse to modernize the exchange of insurance transactions such as claims, eligibility checks, prior authorizations, and remittances. This clearinghouse supports standardized EDI formats (X12 HIPAA) and offers both traditional real-time and batch EDI processes alongside modern API interfaces. The clearinghouse serves healthcare technology businesses and established players by enabling efficient, mission-critical transaction exchanges.

The organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to support scaling accounting operations during a period of rapid growth. This role involves close collaboration with the Controller and cross-functional partners to maintain accurate reporting, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and enhance close and core accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, perform variance analysis, and support timely, accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP, meeting close deadlines without compromising quality or documentation rigor
• Manage accounts receivable and collections, including monitoring aging, driving proactive collection efforts, resolving customer discrepancies, and partnering cross-functionally to reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and improve cash conversion
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations with clear, audit-ready support and documentation; improve workflows and standardize workpapers
• Support external audits and diligence efforts by preparing organized support schedules and responding to auditor requests
• Identify gaps in accounting workflows and implement process and internal control improvements, including automation and documentation enhancements within NetSuite and related systems
• Develop and maintain deep knowledge of financial systems to independently research issues, improve data integrity, and drive timely resolution

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA certification or active pursuit of licensure preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally combining Big 4 public accounting with industry experience in a high-growth SaaS or technology company
• Strong foundation in US GAAP and internal controls, with the ability to apply technical guidance to real-world transactions and scenarios
• Strong attention to detail combined with a systems-oriented mindset focused on scalability and efficiency
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity, create structure from chaos, and independently design scalable processes from scratch
• Relentless and resourceful work ethic, with professionalism and integrity in following up, escalating, and completing tasks
• Ability to move fast while maintaining precision, thriving in an environment where clarity, accountability, and urgency are important

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