Staff Accountant

It's an exciting time to join the Well Sense Health Plan, a growing regional health insurance company with a 25-year history of providing health insurance that works for our members, no matter their circumstances.

The Staff Accountant will perform advanced accounting in the management of the Plan's accounting and financial systems including, but not limited to, preparing financial and statistical reports and statements. This position will assure regulatory, contractual, or audit compliance commitments are achieved for all lines of business. The Staff Accountant is a key member of the accounting team and works closely with all members of the team in meeting close deadlines, preparing account reconciliations, and supporting internal and external audits.

Positive and team-oriented work ethic is critical to this role.

• Full-time remote work
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent

• Prepares monthly journal entries, analyzes and reconciles assigned general ledger accounts. Entries may relate to expense accruals and revenue recognition for various lines of business
• Handles weekly medical claims check runs
• Prepares weekly analyses of payments to major providers / facilities and reconciles to relevant claims system operating reports
• Processes and records claim refunds and returned checks in a supporting role
• Coordinates with Claims Department on processed claims in errors
• Manages daily/weekly bank transactions in cash module
• Handles reporting and reconciliation of CIP, Fixed Assets, and Accumulated Depreciation
• Assists in the preparation of GAAP and Statutory audit deliverables
• Provides support and back up for responsibilities assigned to other individuals within the department
• Other ad hoc accounting duties to support the accounting team and newly assigned tasks as deemed necessary
• Handles prepaid expense identification and tracking in the accounting system

• Direct Supervision received daily

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required
• General ledger and month-end close related accounting experience
• Proficient in fundamental accounting rules
• Insurance / healthcare experience preferred

• One to three or more years of accounting experience
• Reconciling complex general ledger accounts
• Identifying and implementing process improvements

• Successful completion of pre-employment background check

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices under GAAP. Knowledge of statutory accounting is desirable
• Strong reconciliation, problem solving, issue identification and resolutions skills required
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Systems
• Ability and willingness to learn general ledger system and its components
• Detail oriented, focus on accuracy
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines; or know when it is necessary to confirm priorities with Manager or Assistant Controller
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of team
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage modest projects successfully
• Detail-oriented, good proof reading and editing skills
• Commitment to documenting desk procedures; and training other assignees as back-up
• Self‑motivated, independent and pro‑actively looks to take on new tasks
• Proficiency with reporting and analysis tools