Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant

Founded in 2023 as a mission-driven health affiliate of Texas Mutual, Texicare was created by a group of seasoned healthcare professionals, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas. Texicare is committed to changing the healthcare landscape by providing small businesses with innovative solutions that increase access to easy-to-use, more affordable, quality health care for Texans and their families. Our healthcare plans were designed to be used, to remove barriers to care, to truly make a difference in people's lives.

We're looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals to join us in creating a healthier and happier Texas.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join our Finance team at our Austin headquarters in a hybrid work environment. This position plays a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records and supporting the accounting operations of a growing healthcare organization.

As a Senior Staff Accountant, you will own critical accounting processes, support month-end and year-end close activities, analyze financial results, and partner with cross-functional teams to support informed business decisions. Beyond maintaining strong financial controls and compliance, you'll have the opportunity to improve processes, collaborate across the organization, and strengthen operations.

Experience in health insurance, self-funded health plans, employee benefits administration, or healthcare-related accounting is highly preferred. Experience with stop-loss insurance accounting, claims reimbursement accounting, insurance carrier reconciliations, or healthcare claims accounting is a significant plus.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership, solving complex financial challenges, and making a meaningful impact in a collaborative, mission-driven healthcare organization.

Essential Job Functions

In this role, you will:

• Prepare and record complex journal entries accurately and timely, ensuring financial transactions are properly documented and reflected in the general ledger.
• Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances to maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes by coordinating close activities, analyzing account activity, resolving accounting issues, and ensuring reporting deadlines are consistently met.
• Reconcile cash accounts, premium activity, claims activity, stop-loss reimbursement activity, and other key financial accounts to ensure complete and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports and management reporting packages for internal and external stakeholders that identify trends, variances, and key business insights.
• Serve as the accounting subject matter expert for assigned processes, partnering with internal stakeholders to provide accounting guidance and ensure financial activities are accurately reflected.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing supporting schedules, responses to auditor inquiries, and ensuring timely completion of audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements while recommending process improvements that strengthen internal controls and enhance accounting operations.
• Mentor and provide guidance to finance team members, sharing accounting knowledge, promoting best practices, and supporting the development of efficient financial processes.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• At least 4 years of progressive accounting experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Strong experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

It would be great if you have:

• Experience in health insurance, managed care, self-funded health plans, employee benefits, or third-party administration environments.
• Experience with stop-loss insurance accounting, including premium accounting, claims reimbursement tracking, carrier reconciliations, and reserve-related activities.
• Experience working with healthcare claims data and related financial reporting.
• Experience with NetSuite ERP strongly preferred.
• Public accounting experience
• Experience supporting external audits and financial reporting processes.

Benefits

• Automatic 4% employer contribution to retirement plan
• 401k plan with 100% match up to 6%
• Flexible time off for vacation, illness, etc.
• Nine paid holidays
• Day one health, Rx, vision, and dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Pet coverage and pet Rx discounts
• Free identity theft protection
• Free 2nd medical opinion service

Location

Texicare offers a flex-hybrid environment centered around collaboration and connection. All employees must reside in Texas. Team members living in the Austin area are expected to work from our office at least two days per week. Those based outside the greater Austin area may work remotely within Texas, with occasional travel to Austin as needed.

Texicare is an equal opportunity employer.