Senior Accountant

At HPI, we are a forward-thinking, national third-party administrator (TPA) specializing in self-funded health plan solutions. With over 44 years of industry expertise, our entrepreneurial spirit, flexible approach, and personalized service have empowered us to serve clients of all sizes across diverse industries. We deliver innovative strategies that maximize the value of every healthcare dollar. Our goal is to help members clearly understand their health plan and provide responsive service, enabling them to fully utilize their benefits and achieve greater health. We foster a supportive and inclusive work environment where innovation thrives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement) to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, verifying entries and resolving discrepancies.
• Oversee journal entries, including accruals, adjustments, and corrections.
• Monitor and ensure proper documentation for all transactions.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure integrity of financial information.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GAAP, IFRS, tax laws).
• Support internal and external audits, preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance efficiency.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of accounts payable and receivable.
• Provide backup and oversight for the payroll process.
• Manage the monthly accrual and review process for expenses, ensuring all invoices not received by month end are included in the monthly financials.
• Analyze financial results as compared to budget and prior month results, and prepare reports showing variance analysis.
• Serve as the primary backup for the Accounts Payable and Payroll process for HPI and the primary processor of Accounts Payable and Payroll for Medcost.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Finance, or Business related discipline preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Finance department at a third-party administrator of health plans.
• 5+ years of experience in payroll processing.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; experienced in collaborating with internal teams, vendors, and customers to resolve inquiries.
• Skilled at working cross-functionally to identify and resolve business process challenges.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software (e.g., SAP).

Preferred Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA certification is a plus.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Working Environment

The work environment is moderate in noise level. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, speak, or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands or feel or handle items as well as reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand.