Senior Accountant (Insurance exp. req'd, Remote option but must reside in EST/CST)

Jobot; Dalton (GA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401k with 4% Match

Hands-on learning environment

Job summary

A growing health insurance company is seeking a Sr. Accountant to support their finance team through rapid growth. This role offers the flexibility of hybrid or remote work, with a base salary ranging from $75k to $85k, plus benefits. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience, a strong grasp of GAAP, and a degree in Accounting or Finance. Join a collaborative team dedicated to operational excellence and technical expertise development.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Accounting experience, either in insurance or public accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and preferably statutory accounting.
• Experience in auditing and internal controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting tasks including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare accruals and adjustments for month-end close.
• Support statutory and GAAP reporting, including regulatory compliance.
• Assist with audit preparation and documentation.
• Partner with internal teams providing accounting guidance.

Skills

Accounting experience within an insurance company

Strong understanding of GAAP

Ability to analyze financial performance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Come join a growing health insurance company with room for growth & development!

Our client is a growing health insurance organization strengthening its finance and accounting function to support rapid membership growth, increasing regulatory requirements, and long-term operational scale. As the business continues to expand, they are proactively building their accounting bench and are open to strong insurance or public accounting talent who can step into a highly technical, hands‑on environment and grow with the organization.

Job Details

Job Title: Sr. Accountant (Insurance)

Job Location: Hybrid or Remote (Preference for Eastern or Central Time Zones; Dalton, GA office available for hybrid candidates)

Compensation: $75k-$85k + Comprehensive Health Benefits + 401k with 4% Match

Must Have

• 3-5 years of Accounting experience within either: (1) an insurance company (health, disability, property casualty, etc.), or (2) public accounting (Big 4 or large regional/national firm)
• Strong understanding of GAAP, and preferably statutory accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Preferred

• CPA or active progress toward CPA (company supportive of certification)

Why Join Us

• High-impact accounting role supporting a rapidly growing health insurance organization during a critical scale phase
• Exposure to highly technical, insurance-specific accounting including statutory, GAAP, and actuarial-driven reporting
• Organization investing in its finance and accounting team to support continued membership growth and regulatory readiness
• Hands‑on learning environment with opportunities to deepen technical accounting expertise and pursue CPA advancement
• Lean, collaborative team where you’ll have broad ownership, visible impact, and the chance to help build processes from the ground up

What You’ll Do

• Accounting & Reporting: Manage day-to-day accounting tasks including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger accuracy.
• Month-End Close: Prepare accruals, adjustments, and ensure timely and accurate financial statement preparation.
• Variance & Trend Analysis: Track financial performance, investigate discrepancies, and provide clear explanations for variances.
• Insurance Accounting: Support statutory and GAAP reporting, including actuarial-backed financials, ACA marketplace plans, and regulatory compliance.
• Audit & Internal Controls Support: Assist with audit preparation, documentation, and ongoing internal control compliance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams across finance, operations, and actuarial, providing accounting guidance and insight.
• Process Improvement: Help streamline accounting workflows, reporting processes, and financial controls to support organizational growth.

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