Accountant

Description We are looking for an Accountant to join a healthcare-focused organization in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in a Contract to Permanent role. This position supports premium accounting activities by managing receivable records, applying payments, and resolving account discrepancies with accuracy and care. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in accounting operations and a customer-focused approach when working with internal teams and external contacts.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain premium and policy-related accounts by reviewing financial activity, recording transactions, and completing reconciliations in a timely manner.

• Apply member and employer payments accurately while ensuring receivable balances remain current and properly documented.

• Investigate account variances, identify the cause of discrepancies, and communicate next steps to coordinators, employees, and other stakeholders.

• Handle refund activity, returned items, account adjustments, and write-offs in accordance with established procedures and required turnaround times.

• Prepare responses to billing and reconciliation questions from internal and external customers with clear, effective communication.

• Review submitted forms and requests for compliance with program rules and issue appropriate correspondence when items cannot be accepted.

• Complete workflow assignments, incoming mail tasks, reports, and special projects within established deadlines and quality expectations.

• Protect confidential participant information and follow all applicable privacy, regulatory, and organizational standards.

• Participate in required team meetings, department updates, and assigned training sessions as part of ongoing performance and compliance expectations. Requirements • Experience supporting core accounting functions such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger activity.

• Ability to prepare and review journal entries with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Proficiency in reconciling bank statements, account balances, and transaction records.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to research discrepancies and resolve financial exceptions efficiently.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills for responding to billing, policy, and account-related inquiries.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and follow established procedures in a regulated environment.

• Commitment to handling sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.

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