Remote Accountant
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About the job: Remote Accountant Remote Accountant
Location: Prefer local Pittsburgh candidates, but 100% remote is available
Duration: Contract with option for full-time hire (if position becomes available)
Requirement: Must be a US Citizen
Job Summary:
We are seeking detail-oriented Accounting professionals to support end-to-end client billing, accounts receivable, and financial operations. The ideal candidates will ensure accurate and timely billing processes, support reconciliation and collections activities, and contribute to process improvements within a growing finance function. This role requires strong accounting fundamentals, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with clients and internal teams in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end client billing processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with contractual agreements
- Perform billing reconciliation and funding settlements, resolving discrepancies in coordination with internal and external stakeholders
- Support accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, cash application, and collections follow-upPartner with clients and internal teams to resolve billing issues and disputes professionally and efficiently
- Assist in developing and implementing new processes and workflows in support of an evolving finance function
- Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP and company policies
- Prepare and analyze account reconciliations, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting operations
- Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, and client-facing teams to ensure data integrity and alignment
- Assist with audit support by providing required documentation and explanations
Required Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 3-5+ years of relevant accounting experience (billing, accounts receivable, or financial operations preferred)
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
- Experience in insurance, billing operations, or accounting environments
- Proven ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues efficiently
- Experience supporting process development or continuous improvement initiatives in evolving environments
- Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client and internal collaboration
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting
- Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
- Familiarity with banking, treasury, or cash management functions is a plus Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in insurance or financial services accounting environments
- Exposure to billing system implementations or workflow optimization
- Experience working in high-growth or evolving finance operations teams
- Prior involvement in audit support or compliance reporting activities
- Experience w/ Healthcare TPA and/or client level reconciliations/settlements.
- This is a Non-traditional accounting role.