Senior Accountant - Insurance

Our client is seeking an experienced Accountant with prior insurance industry experience. This individual will support key accounting and finance operations related to claims funding, reconciliations, and third-party administrator (TPA) activity. The ideal candidate will have strong reconciliation experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Insurance accounting exposure is highly preferred.

Responsibilities:

Prepare daily loss funding transactions and Accounts Payable vouchers Address funding and banking-related issues as needed Perform and review monthly reconciliations and variance analysis of claim funding accounts Ensure TPA documentation and Insurance Certificates remain current and compliant Gain working knowledge of various claims and policy management systems Maintain strong working relationships with TPA contacts to exchange information and resolve issues Support ad hoc requests and special projects as needed Identify opportunities for process improvements and partner with Finance, IT, and Operations teams to implement enhancements

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required Minimum of 5 years of accounting or finance experience Strong account reconciliation experience required Insurance accounting experience preferred Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to work with large and complex datasets

Skills & Competencies:

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities High attention to detail and organizational skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands Ability to operate with minimal supervision in a deadline-driven environment Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Additional disclaimer:

Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.