Senior Accountant

JOB SUMMARY

As Vision Benefits of America (VBA) continues to enjoy unprecedented growth, we have a business need to expand internal accounting and finance skills. The Senior Accountant will participate in a wide range of accounting duties, including the month-end close process, filling a crucial role in oversight of premium tax compliance, producing internal financial reporting to management, maintenance of sound internal controls, and audit support. An orientation to meeting deadlines and a focus on detail to produce quality work are critical for success in this role. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Collaborate with accounts receivable team to resolve escalated issues and improve processes to include but not limited to the following:

• Prepare payment analyses upon request from customers
• Research past due customer balances
• Prepare tax filings including insurance premium tax and sales/use tax
• Complete monthly accounting close tasks including but not limited to, monthly general ledger journal entries, monthly financial statements, and monthly reports for customers or business partners
• Assist with external audits by preparing reconciliations or other supporting documentation
• Designated back up for monthly claims payment processing including reviewing process documentation, making suggestions for process improvement, and running the process to validate the instructions at least two times per year
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and automation in accounting workflows
• Manages area of responsibility in strict accordance with applicable laws, regulations and established policy to ensure fair and standardized treatment of employees
• Perform activities and functions of related lower-level personnel as assigned or required

Salary Range: $30-40 per hour as a part-time employee working 20 or more hours per week

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS (include but are not limited to)

Work is performed in a hybrid office environment (in office less than once per week, on an as-needed basis) and may require:

• occasionally lifting 0 – 20 pounds.

• prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree in accounting or related field, Bachelor’s preferred

• Experience: at least 3-5 years in accounting

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Familiarity with accounting software (ERP) programs required

• Expert user of Microsoft Office

• High accuracy and detail-oriented

• Excellent written communication

• Professional judgment as it relates to interpreting accounting principles, tax regulations and policies

• Team player with a commitment to continuous improvement

• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively

Full-time, permanent VBA employees receive a comprehensive, benefit package including :

• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance Benefits
• Voluntary 401(k) Deferred Compensation Plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off