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-up
• Partner 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.