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

100% REMOTE This Jobot Job is hosted by: Katherine Krull Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 per year A bit about us: 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 Title: Staff Accountant (Insurance) Job Location: Hybrid or Remote (Preference for Eastern or Central Time Zones; Dalton, GA office available for hybrid candidates) Compensation: $70k-$75k + Comprehensive Health Benefits + 401k with 4% Match Must Have: • 1–3 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 Job Details Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Staff Accountant to support financial reporting, statutory and GAAP accounting, and audit-readiness in a fast-growing health insurance environment. This role is central to maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, and providing meaningful insights for a small but expanding finance team. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across finance, operations, and actuarial functions, ensuring accounting activity is recorded accurately and in compliance with regulatory requirements. This is a hands-on opportunity for an accountant who thrives in a dynamic, growth-oriented organization and wants to build deep expertise in insurance accounting. 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. Must Have: • 1–3 years of General 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) Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 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You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy Remote Skills: Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Accrual-Basis Accounting, Actuarial Skills, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Control, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Health Insurance, Health Plan, Insurance, Internal Audit, Journal Entries, Legal, Performance Analysis, Process Improvement, Public Accounting, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Reports, Regulatory Requirements, Team Player, Technical Accounting, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Variance Analysis About the Company: Jobot Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. 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