Senior Accountant

Talentify; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health Group is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Corporate Accounting team. You will own close processes, reconcile ledgers, and support GAAP/Statutory reporting while ensuring compliance and strong controls.

The role emphasizes collaboration across departments, continuous improvement, and timely financial delivery for the health plan and its subsidiaries, with a Hybrid in-office/remote schedule in the Tri-State Area.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting is required or equivalent.
• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.
• Five+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support internal management reporting and external GAAP/Statutory reporting.
• Assist with regulatory filings and compliance activities in the health insurance industry.
• Perform detailed general ledger analyses and investigate variances; suggest corrective actions.
• Support operational accounting activities such as premium costs, medical claim cost, and intercompany transactions.
• Collaborate to respond to GL inquiries and ensure policy adherence.
• Participate in external audits as a contact for assigned areas and deliverables.
• Maintain and enhance accounting processes and internal controls, including MAR documentation.
• Prepare non-standard analyses, reports, and financial models for business partners.
• Support cross-functional system enhancements and process improvements.
• Ensure deadlines and quality standards across all responsibilities.

Skills

General accounting knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

BS/BA in Accounting

CPA or CPA in progress

5+ years accounting experience

Tools

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bring your drive for excellence, team orientation, and customer commitment to Independence; help us renew and reimagine our business and shape the future of health care.

The Senior Accountant is a key member of the Corporate Accounting department, supporting core accounting activities that ensure accurate and timely financial results for Independence Health Group and its subsidiaries. The role includes a blend of general accounting, financial close responsibilities, and support for reporting and regulatory requirements, which may involve financial reporting, general ledger management, operational accounting support, consolidations, and participation in special projects based on departmental needs. This position provides the opportunity to build deep subject matter expertise while working collaboratively across the department to deliver consistent and reliable financial information. Using strong accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and a continuous improvement mindset, the Senior Accountant contributes to the overall effectiveness and quality of the Corporate Accounting function.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and preparation of supporting schedules/reports
• Support the preparation of financial information, including internal management reporting and external GAAP/Statutory reporting as needed
• Assist with regulatory filings and compliance activities relevant to the health insurance industry
• Perform detailed general ledger analyses and investigations to understand activity, trends, and variances; recommend and implement corrective actions where needed
• Support operational accounting functions such as premium, medical claim cost, administrative expense, intercompany, or other business-specific accounting activities
• Collaborate with team members to provide responses to inquiries regarding assigned general ledger accounts and key transactions
• Ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with applicable accounting guidance and company policies
• Participate in external audit activities, serving as a point of contact for assigned areas and managing audit deliverables and documentation
• Assist with the maintenance and enhancement of accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls, including Model Audit Rule (MAR) documentation
• Prepare non-standard analyses, reports, and financial models for assigned areas, with guidance as needed, to support business partners and leadership
• Support cross-functional initiatives, system enhancements, and special projects involving financial data, general ledger activity, or process improvements
• Ensure deadlines and quality standards are met consistently across all assigned responsibilities

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of general accounting practices and principles
• Ability to apply accounting concepts across a range of day-to-day activities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain accounting concepts to non-accounting stakeholders
• Experience with large ERP systems such as PeopleSoft and comfort working with financial data tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Comfortable exploring and adopting new technologies, including AI-assisted tools, to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
• Interest and ability to identify, recommend, and implement process improvements

Education & Experience

• BS/BA in Accounting
• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred
• Five or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience

Independence has implemented a "Hybrid" model which consists of Associates working in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) and remotely 2 days a week (Monday & Friday). This role is designated as a role that fits into the "Hybrid" model. While associates may work remotely on our designated remote days, the work must be performed in the Tri-State Area of Delaware, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania

IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.

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