Associate Accountant

Will the Accountant Assessment in Glider

Possibility to go full time if something opens up, so please get conversion salary.

A large client in the healthcare arena is currently seeking an Accountant:

Contract with possible full-time

100% Remote if outside of Pittsburgh in any timezone

- Not looking for medical billing or patient billing

- Need someone who is on the insurance side

- Will be doing Client Settlement – going back years for reconciliations (on a week by week basis)

- Candidate must be independent and think outside of the box

- If the candidate has experience building or migrating a process that would be ideal

- Deal with client-level banking

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end client billing processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with contractual agreements
• Perform billing reconciliation and funding settlements, resolving discrepancies and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor and support accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, cash application, and collections follow-up
• Partner with clients and internal teams to resolve billing issues and disputes in a professional and timely manner
• Assist in developing and implementing new processes and workflows, particularly in support of a growing or evolving function
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP and company policies
• Prepare and analyze account reconciliations, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting operations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, and client-facing teams to ensure alignment and data integrity
• Assist with audit support, providing documentation and explanations as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3–5+ years of relevant accounting experience, with exposure to billing, accounts receivable, or financial operations
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and financial reporting practices
• Experience in insurance, billing operations, or accounting environments
• Proven ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues efficiently
• Experience working in process development or continuous improvement initiatives, particularly in new or evolving roles
• Proficiency in accounting systems and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Net Suite) and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and organization
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Familiarity with banking, treasury functions, or cash management is a plus
• Must be a self-starter who is independent, can think outside the box, and hit the ground running

Preference:

Experience w/ Healthcare TPA and/or client level reconciliations/settlements. This is a Non-traditional accounting role.

Client settlement (cash-to-vendor tracking, banking transactions)