Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Texicare is a mission-driven health affiliate of Texas Mutual, headquartered in Austin, Texas. They are seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to maintain the accuracy of financial records and support accounting operations within their growing healthcare organization.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and record complex journal entries accurately and timely, ensuring financial transactions are properly documented and reflected in the general ledger
- Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances to maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial records
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes by coordinating close activities, analyzing account activity, resolving accounting issues, and ensuring reporting deadlines are consistently met
- Reconcile cash accounts, premium activity, claims activity, stop-loss reimbursement activity, and other key financial accounts to ensure complete and accurate financial reporting
- Prepare and analyze financial reports and management reporting packages for internal and external stakeholders that identify trends, variances, and key business insights
- Serve as the accounting subject matter expert for assigned processes, partnering with internal stakeholders to provide accounting guidance and ensure financial activities are accurately reflected
- Support internal and external audits by preparing supporting schedules, responses to auditor inquiries, and ensuring timely completion of audit requests
- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements while recommending process improvements that strengthen internal controls and enhance accounting operations
- Mentor and provide guidance to finance team members, sharing accounting knowledge, promoting best practices, and supporting the development of efficient financial processes
Skills
- A bachelor's degree in accounting or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- At least 4 years of progressive accounting experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Strong experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data analysis
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in health insurance, managed care, self-funded health plans, employee benefits, or third-party administration environments
- Experience with stop-loss insurance accounting, including premium accounting, claims reimbursement tracking, carrier reconciliations, and reserve-related activities
- Experience working with healthcare claims data and related financial reporting
- Experience with NetSuite ERP strongly preferred
- Public accounting experience
- Experience supporting external audits and financial reporting processes
Benefits
- Automatic 4% employer contribution to retirement plan
- 401k plan with 100% match up to 6%
- Flexible time off for vacation, illness, etc.
- Nine paid holidays
- Day one health, Rx, vision, and dental insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Pet coverage and pet Rx discounts
- Free identity theft protection
- Free 2nd medical opinion service
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