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Senior Accountant; Insurance exp. req'd, Remote option reside in EST​/CST

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, 37450, USA
Listing for: Jobot
Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-02-14
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75000 - 85000 USD Yearly USD 75000.00 85000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior Accountant (Insurance exp. req'd, Remote option but must reside in EST/CST)

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.

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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
Preferred
  • CPA or active progress toward CPA (company supportive of certification)
Why Join Us
  • 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
What You’ll Do
  • 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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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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