Staff Accountant (Health Insurance)

Location: Elkridge, MD, United States

Company

hirify.global is recruiting for a direct-hire accounting position with an organization responsible for nationwide health insurance plans serving union members.

What you will do

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and government policies for federal and conversion health plans.
• Manage accounting and financial reporting for pension, incentive, and compensation plans.
• Supervise accounting clerks and guide payroll, accounts payable, general ledger, contracts, and lease processing.
• Coordinate internal financial statements and Office of Personnel Management financial reporting.
• Monitor Letters of Credit and incurred-but-not-reported claims, and reconcile claims-system payments with the accounting general ledger.
• Manage unit resources, quality assurance, productivity, procedures, employee relations, and operational improvement recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or an equivalent combination of coursework and experience.
• At least three years of audit, accounting, or governmental accounting experience.
• At least 2–3 years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and/or GAAP, including IRS Publication 15 and Publication 15-A.
• Experience with payroll processing and state and federal payroll reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, time-management, verbal, and written communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Culture & Benefits

• Immediate full-time direct-hire placement.
• Opportunity to support federal health benefits, pension, and compensation plans.
• Role includes leadership of an accounting unit and responsibility for quality and productivity standards.