Senior Accountant; Insurance exp. req'd, Remote option reside in EST/CST
Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, 37450, USA
Listed on 2026-02-14
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting
Come join a growing health insurance company with room for growth & development!
Our client is a growing health insurance organization strengthening its finance and accounting function to support rapid membership growth, increasing regulatory requirements, and long-term operational scale. As the business continues to expand, they are proactively building their accounting bench and are open to strong insurance or public accounting talent who can step into a highly technical, hands‑on environment and grow with the organization.
JobDetails
Job Title: Sr. Accountant (Insurance)
Job Location: Hybrid or Remote (Preference for Eastern or Central Time Zones; Dalton, GA office available for hybrid candidates)
Compensation: $75k-$85k + Comprehensive Health Benefits + 401k with 4% Match
Must Have- 3-5 years of Accounting experience within either: (1) an insurance company (health, disability, property casualty, etc.), or (2) public accounting (Big 4 or large regional/national firm)
- Strong understanding of GAAP, and preferably statutory accounting
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA or active progress toward CPA (company supportive of certification)
- High-impact accounting role supporting a rapidly growing health insurance organization during a critical scale phase
- Exposure to highly technical, insurance-specific accounting including statutory, GAAP, and actuarial-driven reporting
- Organization investing in its finance and accounting team to support continued membership growth and regulatory readiness
- Hands‑on learning environment with opportunities to deepen technical accounting expertise and pursue CPA advancement
- Lean, collaborative team where you’ll have broad ownership, visible impact, and the chance to help build processes from the ground up
- Accounting & Reporting:
Manage day-to-day accounting tasks including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger accuracy. - Month-End Close:
Prepare accruals, adjustments, and ensure timely and accurate financial statement preparation. - Variance & Trend Analysis:
Track financial performance, investigate discrepancies, and provide clear explanations for variances. - Insurance Accounting:
Support statutory and GAAP reporting, including actuarial-backed financials, ACA marketplace plans, and regulatory compliance. - Audit & Internal Controls Support:
Assist with audit preparation, documentation, and ongoing internal control compliance. - Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner with internal teams across finance, operations, and actuarial, providing accounting guidance and insight. - Process Improvement:
Help streamline accounting workflows, reporting processes, and financial controls to support organizational growth.
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