Principal Accountant

Posted Yesterday
Hiring Remotely in US
Remote
84K-142K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech • Insurance • Retail • Social Impact
The Role
Lead and coordinate accounting processes, prepare financial statements and regulatory/insurance filings, analyze complex accounting issues, produce monthly/quarterly/annual reporting, ensure reconciliations and internal controls, liaise with senior management and auditors, and mentor junior staff.
Summary Generated by Built In
Leads and coordinates financial processes; providing direction, oversight and review of financial transactions. Performs professional accounting work, including the preparation of financials statements, insurance department and other regulatory filings. Analyzes and recommends solutions on complex accounting issues.

Demonstrates an expert understanding of complex financial information and makes recommendations to accomplish objectives and improve company performance
Leads the timely and accurate posting, balancing, reconciliation and review of financial transactions
Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual comprehensive financial reporting packages, that includes analysis of budget to actual, prior year compared to current year and key performance indicators

In addition, provides analysis of balance sheets and cash flows for all lines of business
Interacts with Sr. Management on financial matters, provides recommendations/solutions, and carries out resolutions through to completion
Ensures financial reporting is in accordance with professional standards, and provides useful and relevant financial data that enables management to make strategic business decisions
Evaluates accounting processes and identifies solutions to ensure internal controls are adequate to mitigate financial statement risk & compliance

Committed to continuous improvement and embraces leading technical accounting change through innovation

Analyzes, conducts testing and identifies technical issues in accounting systems; meets with impacted departments in a lead role to resolve the issues
Assumes a lead role with independent auditors and insurance department auditors to fulfill requests and ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements
Provides technical guidance and training opportunities to junior staff. Responsible for overseeing, reviewing and ensuring the quality of work produced by junior staff
Develops financial reports and metrics to present to management and makes recommendations based on results to ensure strategic initiatives are accomplished
Job Specifications
Typically has the following skills or abilities:
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business or related field or equivalent experience
Six years of accounting related experience, including 3 years working in a senior and/or training capacity
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in spreadsheet applications and accounting systems
Strong organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and work under strict deadlines
Strong business aptitude, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of financial and operational planning processes and best practices
Strong work ethic and flexible work style
Ability to regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment the in performance of his/her job duties.
Proven ability to navigate complex situations through organizational landscape and with multiple stakeholders
Demonstrates ability to be a decision-maker showing balanced consideration of business issues
Clean credit history as reported by credit report

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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here. 

Salary Ranges: $84,000.00 - $141,750.00

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran statusWe maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. 

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.

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As a regular part of doing business, VSP Vision (“VSP”) collects many different types of personal information, including protected health information, about our audiences, including members, doctors, clients, brokers, business partners, and employees.  VSP Vision employees will have access to this sensitive personal information and are subject to follow Information Security and Privacy Policies. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field or equivalent experience
  • Six years of accounting-related experience, including 3 years in a senior and/or training capacity
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in spreadsheet applications and accounting systems
  • Strong organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task and work under strict deadlines
  • Strong business aptitude, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of financial and operational planning processes and best practices
  • Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment
  • Proven ability to navigate complex situations with multiple stakeholders
  • Demonstrated decision-making capability balancing business issues
  • Clean credit history as reported by credit report
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The Company
13,052 Employees
Year Founded: 1955

What We Do

VSP Vision Care is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1955, providing vision benefits, eye care insurance, eyewear, and lenses, and reinvesting in communities.

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