Accountant II

Job Title

Emboss Specialty partners with health plans to simplify specialty care delivery, improve clinical and financial performance, and create a better experience for members, providers, and clients. Emboss Specialty is a value-based specialty management company that operates like a health plan within a health plan. We help plans improve performance across specialty care and therapeutics management through provider engagement, clinical expertise, and operational excellence, delivering better outcomes, regulatory confidence, and savings of up to 30%.

Emboss is seeking dynamic, motivated candidates with a high self-standard that is evident in all aspects of their work. This high self-standard is displayed in their:

• Professionalism - Sense of ownership, pride, and attention to detail in both daily tasks and ad-hoc projects, coordinate with peers and superiors until the job is completed to their satisfaction, adapt to changing priorities while ensuring stakeholders are kept updated on any change in status.
• Team Orientation - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Customer Service Treats both internal stakeholders and third parties as customers, responds to requests for service and assistance promptly and with positivity; meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Communication - Strong oral and written communication skills allow them to collaborate with peers and the extended management team on projects and ensure sufficient documentation to provide transparent visibility in their work product.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; knows how to self-review work to ensure accuracy and quality of information, identifies improvements in areas of responsibility; applies feedback from managers and others to improve performance.
• An inquisitive mindset and follow through to address root question in addition to task assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries for month-end close, including prepaid amortization, fixed asset entries, and other assigned accounts.
• Prepare account reconciliations, including bank accounts, credit card statements, and balance sheet accounts, with timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Ensure integrity of data entered into ERP systems and databases; support process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, HIPAA requirements, and applicable federal, state, local, and Puerto Rico regulations.
• Prepare documentation and schedules for external auditors; respond to audit inquiries under the direction of the Accounting Manager.
• Demonstrate initiative in understanding process flows, internal controls, and the underlying business dynamics driving financial results.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of financial records and abide by all applicable local, state, federal, and Puerto Rico rules and regulations.
• Support strategic projects, system implementations, and other finance initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Accounting required
• Minimum 34 years of experience in general accounting; public accounting experience a plus.
• Knowledge of ERP and other accounting systems (Microsoft Dynamics preferred).
• High level of integrity, positive can-do attitude, and strong work ethic.
• Solid understanding of the month-end close process and full-cycle accounting.
• Proficiency in MS Excel applications (pivot tables, XLOOKUPs, sumifs).
• Healthcare company experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask and manipulate large volumes of data with accuracy.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem identification and resolution skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

Location: Position is remote and the location of candidate is flexible within the U.S.