Accountant Associate - Remote

Job Summary

Accountant Associate - Remote

The Associate Accountant supports accurate and timely financial reporting by performing month-end and year-end close activities, preparing account reconciliations and journal entries, and maintaining supporting documentation.

This position also provides operational and analytical support for Medicare Part D premium billing activities and other team priorities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned month-end and year-end accounting close activities in accordance with established deadlines and procedures
• Prepare, document and maintain balance sheet account reconciliations and supporting schedules; research and resolve reconciling items
• Review account activity, investigate variances and escalate issues or exceptions as appropriate
• Maintain organized, accurate and audit-ready documentation for assigned accounting processes
• Assist with Medicare Part D premium billing operations, reporting, reconciliations, research and other client-related tasks as needed
• Partner with the Principal Accountant and team members on process improvements, analysis projects and ad hoc requests
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting or related area of study or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience; HS diploma or GED is required
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship

Additional Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Excel, including lookups, pivot tables and formulas, and proficiency with Word
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, GAAP and financial close processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with general ledger, account reconciliation, premium billing or other financial systems
• Experience researching account variances, preparing journal entries and supporting reconciliations

Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their job, and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures

Every employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship. In addition, Prime retains the right to change or assign other duties to this job.