Senior Staff Accountant Premier Insurance

What you will be doing:

This position reports to the Controller and is an integral part of all aspects of an insurance entity's finance department.

This position requires the development of timely and accurate routine accounting and financial reporting. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, managing the full accounting cycle, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close processes. Additionally, this position will be responsible for preparing financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and quarterly and annual NAIC statutory financial statements.

The position is responsible for creating journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, investigating/resolving reconciling items and making recommendations relative to accounting of assets, liabilities and expenditures.

This position demands a strong understanding of insurance accounting principles and an ability to balance the demands of multiple deadlines and to adjust priorities when required to achieve those deadlines.

The individual must possess strong business acumen and professionalism to internal and external customers. This position must exercise independence in managing workload while exercising good judgment about elevating questions or key issues, as required.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting - 65%

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data.

• Prepare and post journal entries for all transactions, preparation of financial statements, supporting schedules, and reconciliations.

• Assist in compiling and reviewing financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

• Analyze budget-to-actual variances and provide explanations to management for significant differences.

• Oversee investment transactions, wire transfers, and cash management activities in coordination with banking institutions.

• Work with finance and claims teams to ensure alignment and data integrity across reporting functions.

• Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual NAIC financial statements and other regulatory compliance activities.

Accounts Payable - 25%

• Oversee invoice processing, vendor payments, and reconciliation of AP accounts to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

• Prepare and distribute manual checks on a biweekly basis, ensuring compliance with internal controls and payment schedules.

• Maintain effective communication with vendors to resolve payment issues, discrepancies, and inquiries.

• Identify and implement enhancements to streamline AP workflows and reduce processing time.

Additional Duties - 10%

• Participate in year-end audit assistance, process improvement initiatives, staff training assistance and department meetings.

• Other duties may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

Education:

Required Certifications/Licensing

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance related

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

• Month-end close

• Journal entries

• Financial analysis

• Financial statements

• Excellent analytical, documentation and communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with Sage Intacct (preferred)

• Experience with Workday

Preferred Experience:

• Insurance accounting experience, including strong understanding of insurance accounting principles and financial practices

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Ability to excel in a smaller organization and a remote working environment

Education:

• CPA preferred

Additional Job Requirements:

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time

• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines

• Attention to detail

• Operate computer programs and software

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.

• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)

• Making independent decisions

• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Employees also receive access to the following benefits:

* Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

* 401k retirement program

* Paid time off

* Participation in Premier's employee incentive plans

* Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance:

• Ranked #1 on Charlotte's Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023 and 21st Healthiest Employer in America (2023)

• Named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for the 16th year in a row

• Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultant - Healthcare Management (2024)

• The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting

For a listing of all of our awards, please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website.

Employees receive:

• Perks and discounts

• Access to on-site and online exercise classes

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.

Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to diversity_and_accommodations@premierinc.com or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.816.5200.

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