Senior Accountant - Health Plan

Description

Curana Health is a provider of value-based primary care services for the senior living industry, including skilled nursing facilities, assisted & independent living communities, Memory Care units, and affordable senior housing sites. Our 1,000+ clinicians serve more than 1,500 senior living community partners across 34 states, and Curana participates in various innovative CMS programs (including owned-and-operated Accountable Care Organizations and Medicare Advantage plans). With rapid year-over-year growth since our founding in 2021, Curana is setting a new standard in innovative care delivery for seniors with high-risk, complex clinical needs, many of whom have been historically underserved by the health care system. Our mission: To radically improve the health, happiness and dignity of senior living residents.

SUMMARY

Curana Health is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our Health Plan Finance Team. Curana Health is searching for a bar-raising professional who consistently exceeds expectations, thrives in a challenging workplace, and can actively contribute to our talented team. At Curana Health, your ability to make a difference and take ownership of your career begins on day one. You can expect a collaborative, team-driven environment that encourages employees to learn, be curious, and have a bias for action.

Curana Health is a young, fast-growing business with a proven business model. The Senior Accountant position reports to the Accounting Manager and is responsible for assisting in completing monthly financials and account reconciliations for a portfolio of insurance plans. We are looking for a driven self-starter looking to have an instant and ongoing impact on the development of accounting processes through exposure to a variety of complex accounting matters that are native to a high growth business.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting with preparation of monthly accounting close process.
• Preparing and posting journal entries to the general ledger including revenue and expense accruals as well as amortizations and medical expense reserves.
• Prepare account and bank reconciliations on a timely basis.
• Insurance Plan expense coding review.
• Review quarterly/annual NAIC statements compliant with SSAP regulations.
• Ensure timely submission of all quarterly state required filings and assist with financials questions from state regulatory agencies.
• Continuously improve processes through data automation and implementing procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist with coordination of annual reviews with external auditors and actuaries through development of accounting analyses, reconciliations and related materials.
• Collaborate with other departments to support overall business goals and objectives.
• Additional responsible for accounting process areas including:
  • Monthly capitation reconciliations
  • IBNR reserve estimates and claims reconciliations
  • Ensure all accounting is in accordance with contractual agreements
  • Creation of financial packages
  • Ad Hoc tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Health Plan and/or Healthcare experience is preferred but not required.
• At least 2 years of professional accounting experience.
• Proficiency in accounting software Sage Intacct and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Preference for remote work.
• High level of integrity and strong attention to detail.
• End-to-end process ownership to support finance and business partners.
• Execute judgments to keep projects moving and ensure the right decisions are reached to close the books each month.
• Ability to escalating risks and issues as necessary to leadership to maintain efficient and timely process execution.
• Ability to identify process improvement and automation opportunities to drive positive change.
• Understanding of GAAP and/or SSAP
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Curana Health is dedicated to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. We affirm, in policy and practice, our commitment to diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable or state law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances.  

The EEO policy applies to all personnel matters as outlined in our company policy including recruitment, hiring, transfers, and general treatment during employment.

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