Accountant

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

One of Airetel Staffing's valued clients is looking for a Accountant located in Pittsburgh, Pa or REMOTE. This is a Non-traditional accounting role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3–5+ years of relevant accounting experience, with exposure to billing, accounts receivable, or financial operations
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and financial reporting practices
• Experience in insurance, billing operations, or accounting environments
• Proven ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues efficiently
• Experience working in process development or continuous improvement initiatives, particularly in new or evolving roles
• Proficiency in accounting systems and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and organization
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with banking, treasury functions, or cash management is a plus
• Experience w/ Healthcare TPA and/or client level reconciliations/settlements.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end client billing processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with contractual agreements
• Perform billing reconciliation and funding settlements, resolving discrepancies and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor and support accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, cash application, and collections follow-up
• Partner with clients and internal teams to resolve billing issues and disputes in a professional and timely manner
• Assist in developing and implementing new processes and workflows, particularly in support of a growing or evolving function
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP and company policies
• Prepare and analyze account reconciliations, identifying variances and recommending 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 alignment and data integrity
• Assist with audit support, providing documentation and explanations as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level