Senior Accountant

Overview

A national third-party administrator specializing in self-funded health plan solutions is seeking a Senior Accountant. This role involves managing the monthly accrual and review process for expenses, ensuring all invoices not received by month-end are included in the financials, and analyzing financial results compared to budget and prior month results. The Senior Accountant will also serve as the primary backup for Accounts Payable and Payroll processes for the organization and will be the primary processor of Accounts Payable and Payroll for an affiliated entity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, verifying entries and resolving discrepancies.
• Oversee journal entries such as accruals, adjustments, and corrections.
• Monitor and ensure proper documentation for all transactions.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure integrity of financial information.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including GAAP, IFRS, and tax laws.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance efficiency.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of accounts payable and receivable.
• Provide backup and oversight for the payroll process.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Finance, or a related Business discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a Finance department at a third-party administrator of health plans.
• At least 5 years of experience in payroll processing.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; experienced in collaborating with internal teams, vendors, and customers to resolve inquiries.
• Skilled at working cross-functionally to identify and resolve business process challenges.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and familiarity with relevant computer software such as SAP.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA are a plus.

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Working Environment and Physical Demands

• The work environment has a moderate noise level.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly required to sit, walk, speak, or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands to feel or handle items and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stand.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to diversity and inclusion.