Senior Accountant

Overview

The Senior Accountant, General Accounting – Cash Reconciliations & Cash Operations is responsible for performing and supporting enterprise cash reconciliation processes. This role contributes to initiatives impacting cash activities across key functions such as Accounts Payable, premium receipts, and claims disbursements. The position ensures accurate and controlled reconciliation of cash-related accounts while collaborating with partners to improve processes and strengthen financial controls.

Reporting to the Associate Director of General Accounting, the role supports balance sheet integrity, resolves reconciliation issues, assists with audits, and identifies opportunities for process improvement and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to improve cash operations, including system enhancements, implementations, integrations, and policy updates.
• Perform monthly cash reconciliations ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Reconcile high-volume cash activities such as:
  • Accounts Payable disbursements
  • Premium billing and cash receipts
  • Claims payments and related clearing accounts
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving outstanding items promptly.
• Monitor aged reconciling items and escalate issues to management as needed.
• Collaborate with teams including AP, Billing, Claims, Treasury, and IT to research discrepancies and improve cash-related processes.
• Support process improvement projects focused on automation, standardization, and enhanced reporting dashboards.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, Model Audit Rule (MAR) requirements, and audit readiness.
• Prepare reconciliation documentation and support internal and external audit requests.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards providing visibility into reconciliation status, exceptions, and key cash metrics.
• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities related to cash and balance sheet accounts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, or reconciliation.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and reconciliation processes.
• Experience supporting process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CPA candidate, or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Background in healthcare, insurance, or managed care environments.
• Understanding of premium billing, claims payment cycles, treasury operations, or cash management processes.
• Experience with reconciliation tools such as BlackLine.
• Familiarity with data reporting tools, including Power BI.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $78,400 - $107,800 per year, varying by geographic location and individual qualifications.
• Eligible for a bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) retirement savings plan; paid time off including holidays and parental leave; short-term and long-term disability; life insurance; and other wellness programs.

Work Environment & Additional Information

• This is a remote position available nationwide.
• Work from home requires a minimum internet speed of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload; wired or wireless connections are acceptable.
• A dedicated workspace free from interruptions is required to protect sensitive information.
• Occasional travel to company offices for training or meetings may be necessary.
• Scheduled weekly hours: 40.

Application Deadline

Applications are accepted until July 23, 2026.