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Staff or Sr. Accountant - Health Insurance

Recruiting Resources, Inc.

Staff or Sr. Accountant - Health Insurance

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    National health care/insurance company is seeking a Staff or Senior accounting at their Los Angeles headquarters. The Staff or Senior Accountant will be responsible for day-to-day accounting as well as monthly financial reconciliations for key accounts in a fast-paced environment. An effective Senior Accountant will have a solid knowledge of GAAP and must be a highly organized professional with a great eye for detail. The senior accountant must be reliable and able to carry out tasks autonomously and collaboratively. The senior accountant’s goal is to keep the accounting and financial processes of the company up to standard and ensure accurate financial reporting and control.

    This is a full-time, hybrid role with one day remote work per non-close week.

    Reports to: Accounting Manager. 

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Post payroll journal entries
    • Reconcile payroll related Balance Sheet accounts, working closely with the payroll department to clear reconciling items
    • Reconcile bank accounts
    • Reconcile Tax Payable and Property Tax accounts
    • Review P&L for cause of change explanation or reclasses
    • Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
    • Prepare various general ledger reconciliation and record appropriate journal entries
    • Assist with other areas of the monthly close, financial statements and reporting package
    • Develop and document business processes, related accounting procedures and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
    • Seek ways to improve the workflow and processes automating work and reports when possible
    • Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
    • Assist with internal management financial reporting
    • Cross train and assist with other accounting functions on as needed or back up basis
    • Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
    • Perform additional assignments as needed 

    QUALIFICATIONS

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

    • Big 4 experience preferred
    • An understanding of GAAP
    • Prior experience with NetSuite ERP System is a plus
    • Health care insurance accounting experience preferred
    • Desire to learn and grow one’s skill set
    • Efficient communication and ability to work in a team environment
    • Proficient in MS Excel


    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

    • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or related field
    • Staff Accountant: Recent college graduate or 1+ year of experience
    • Senior Accountant: 3+ years’ experience preferred


    CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

    CPA certification preferred