Senior Staff Accountant PIMS

Premier; Virginia Beach (VA); Remote; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare management company is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant in Virginia Beach. This role involves managing the full accounting cycle, preparing GAAP financial statements, and overseeing accounts payable. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience and a Bachelor's in accounting or finance. Compensation ranges from $72,000 to $120,000, with additional benefits including health insurance and 401k.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

401k retirement program

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 4 or more years of applicable experience.
• High School Diploma or GED (Required).
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries for transactions.
• Assist in compiling financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Analyze budget-to-actual variances.
• Oversee investment transactions and cash management.
• Work with finance and claims teams for data integrity.
• Assist with preparation of NAIC financial statements.

Skills

Month-end close

Journal entries

Financial analysis

Financial statements

Excellent analytical skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Sage Intacct experience

Workday experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Senior Staff Accountant PIMS

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

This role requires the development of timely and accurate routine accounting and financial reporting. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing the full accounting cycle, general ledger maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations, and month‑end and year‑end close processes. Additionally, the account will prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP and quarterly and annual NAIC statutory financial statements.

The individual must possess strong business acumen, professionalism to internal and external customers, and the ability to balance multiple deadlines and adjust priorities to achieve those deadlines.

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, 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 : 4 or more years of applicable experience.

Education : High School Diploma or GED (Required).

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.

Working Conditions :

Remote travel requirements: No travel required. Physical demands: Sedentary. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time.

Compensation & Benefits

Premier's compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier's internal salary range for this role is $72,000 - $120,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills / experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide‑range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.

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.

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 and 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.

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