Senior Accountant - Commercial Business GPL

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing complex and challenging accounting functions in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and statutory requirements. This role will participate in monthly close activities and preparing internal and external reports, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. This position is responsible for reconciling revenues and healthcare expenses between the general ledger, group profit and loss database and source systems. The Senior Accountant will also provide detailed financial analysis and reporting on group profit and loss and service margins to support strategic decision-making and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and posts journal entries including consolidation, group profit and loss, inter-company, fixed assets, leases, software development, and statutory adjustments.
• Generates financial statements, regulatory filings, internal performance reports, narratives; creates ad hoc reports, validates data output, and supports enterprise reporting requests.
• Performs account reconciliations and online banking; analyzes variances, including key drivers and trends.
• Processes and reports transactions in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepares monthly provision calculations and required payment requests.
• Provides support for monthly reserve uploads and reconciliations.
• Maintains group ledger database and performs necessary testing as needed.
• Participates in special projects within the division and cross functional teams.
• Identifies, researches, and resolves transactions/issues through proactive collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement to achieve operational efficiency; facilitates projects as assigned.
• Assists with internal and external audit requirements.
• Mentors and develops other team members.
• Performs other duties as requested/assigned.

• 4+ years of experience w/Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or equivalent; Public Accounting experience preferred
• In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Outstanding organizational/time management skills and multi-tasking abilities
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with advanced analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Advanced Excel), Oracle Financial or ERP software experience preferred
• Proficiency with CRM and reporting tools such as Power BI, Business Objects and Salesforce preferred
• Able to effectively coordinate work and communicate across disparate groups of individuals, functions, and levels in the organization
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
  
  Base Pay Information
  
  The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental's assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity.
  Pay Grade 19. $63,700 - $133,500

• Competitive base and incentive pay
• 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
• Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
• Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program