Accounts Payable Accountant

It's an exciting time to join the WellSense Health Plan, a growing regional health insurance company with a 25-year history of providing health insurance that works for our members, no matter their circumstances.

Job Summary:

The Accounts Payable Accountant oversees daily operation of accounts payable, prepares compliance-related and month-end reports and provides analytical support to Manager of Accounting in Tax, Audit and General Ledger related matters.

Our Investment in You:

• Full-time remote work
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent benefits

Key Functions/Responsibilities:

• Manages weekly accounts payable (A/P) cycle
• Hires, trains and supervises A/P clerk
• Functions as a liaison between the Plan and BMC during Lawson Accounting System issues resolution
• Maintains close relationship with BMC A/P department to validate vendor check runs and annual production of 1099 forms
• Responsible for bi-weekly expense reimbursement cycle: ensures that document submission adheres to the Plan's policies, prepares and submits reports to the Payroll Administrator for processing
• Interfaces with vendors regarding switch to electronic payment system and resolution of complex issues
• Communicates with other departments and senior management to resolve expense related issues and inquiries
• Develops and maintains A/P department workflows as required
• Analyzes monthly recurring expenses to ensure completeness of monthly administrative expense accrual, prepares and posts expense accrual entries to General Ledger
• Analyzes purchases to ensure accurate accounting for capital vs. regular expenditures
• Responsible for updates of Expense Approval Authority Listing
• Assists with month end closing: prepares documentation and posts journal entries for intercompany transactions, prepares journal entry control reports, prepares a lead sheet package for managerial review,
• Prepares reports and provides documentation for internal and external auditors and for tax filing purposes
• Assists with analytic ad-hoc inquiries and special projects

Supervision Exercised:

• Direct Supervision of an A/P clerk

Supervision Received:

• Indirect supervision received weekly by Manager of Accounting

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or the equivalent combination of training and experience

Experience:

• 4+ years in a Accounts Payable or General Accounting role
• Experience in automated AP/GL environment
• Proficiency in MS Excel

Certification or Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment background check

Competencies, Skills, and Attributes:

• Ability to effectively communicate (both written and verbal) with all levels of the organization and external parties
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in an automated G/L and A/P environment
• Detail oriented and technically accurate
• Ability to show initiative and take responsibility

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required. No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

About WellSense

WellSense Health Plan is a nonprofit health insurance company serving more than 740,000 members across Massachusetts and New Hampshire through Medicare, Individual and Family, and Medicaid plans. Founded in 1997, WellSense provides high-quality health plans and services that work for our members, no matter their circumstances. WellSense is committed to the diversity and inclusion of staff and their members.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. WellSense participates in the E-Verify program to electronically verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees