Senior Accountant

Location: New York

Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring a Senior Accountant to join our Accounting team.

Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves—one that behaves like a doctor in the family.

About the role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support our growing finance function. The Senior Accountant is responsible for execution of monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc accounting deliverables and will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing the monthly close process, preparing reconciliations and journal entries, and supporting financial reporting and audit activities.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of GAAP, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. They will help strengthen accounting processes, resolve discrepancies, and ensure the organization has timely, reliable financial information for decision-making. This role is ideal for an experienced accountant who enjoys owning core accounting responsibilities and contributing to a high-performing, scalable finance team.

You will report into the Manager, Accounting.

Work Location:

This position is based in our New York, NY office, requiring a hybrid work schedule with 3 days of in-office work per week. Thursdays are a required in-office day for team meetings and events, while your other two office days are flexible to suit your schedule. #LI-Hybrid Pay Transparency:
The base pay for this role is: $91,908 - $120,629 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar's unlimited vacation program and annual performance bonuses.

Responsibilities:

Monthly, Quarterly and Year-end Close Execution of monthly journal entries and reconciliation of all accounts.

Initial review of work completed by Accounting Analysts.

Execution of the monthly close process, including analytics and related financial statement disclosures.

Maintain internal control procedures.

Other Collaborating with other departments to ensure compliance on all accounting matters.

Identify and implement process improvement opportunities.

Partnering with our Financial Systems team to create and execute on automation opportunities and efficiencies.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or 4 years of relevant experience. 3+ years of related experience.

Bonus points:

Experience in a similar position at a health insurance company.

Experience using Workday as an ERP system. Experience using OpenAI Codex or other similar AI tools. Certified Public Accountant licensure (CPA).Travel required up to 20%
This is an authentic Oscar Health job opportunity.

At Oscar, being an Equal Opportunity Employer means more than upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. It means that we cultivate an environment where people can be their most authentic selves and find both belonging and support. We're on a mission to change health care -- an experience made whole by our unique backgrounds and perspectives.

Pay Transparency:  Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life and disability insurance, and paid wellness time and reimbursements.

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