Accountant

WPS Health Solutions New • Madison, WI

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Accountant provides support to management by tracking and analyzing financial activities, that includes: expenses, revenues, costs, and statistical data, to inform decision-making. This Accountant is involved in generating reports and conducting cost to budget analysis under supervision of a senior team member or a manager. They serve as a liaison between financial operations and various departments within the company, ensuring accurate recording of costs across lines of business. This Accountant may assist in the preparation of the annual budget, preparing detailed billing to government and commercial customers, and supporting financial planning efforts to optimize business performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, financial reporting, expense and revenue management.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to ask clear, targeted questions to obtain the necessary information for task completion.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and exposure to technology applications in Finance.

Nice To Haves

• 1 or more years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field - this could include internships.
• Experience with Deltek accounting software.
• High speed cable or fiber Minimum of 10 Mbps downstream and at least 1 Mbps upstream internet connection (can be checked at https://speedtest.net ).

Responsibilities

• Address questions and inquiries from internal operational departments and external vendors, ensuring timely and accurate responses, escalating to a senior team member or manager as appropriate.
• Prepare general ledger entries from various sources, ensuring accurate record-keeping and adherence to internal controls to maintain financial security, according to standard operating procedures.
• Reconcile assigned accounts, escalating and resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner, and performing additional analysis as necessary.
• Prepare cost allocations in compliance with WPS disclosed practices on a monthly basis.
• Utilize data extraction tools to pull relevant information from various sources into financial reporting templates ensuring the accuracy and integrity of source data.

Benefits

• Remote and hybrid work options available
• Performance bonus and/or merit increase opportunities
• 401(k) with a 100% match for the first 3% of your salary and a 50% match for the next 2% of your salary (100% vested immediately)
• Competitive paid time off
• Health insurance, dental insurance, and telehealth services start DAY 1
• Professional and Leadership Development Programs

What This Job Offers

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