Senior Accountant
- Location
- New York, NY
- Work model
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Salary
- $91.9k – $120.6k/yr
- Posted
About this role
Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring a Senior Accountant to join our Accounting team.
Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves—one that behaves like a doctor in the family.
About the role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support our growing finance function. The Senior Accountant is responsible for execution of monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc accounting deliverables and will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing the monthly close process, preparing reconciliations and journal entries, and supporting financial reporting and audit activities.The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of GAAP, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. They will help strengthen accounting processes, resolve discrepancies, and ensure the organization has timely, reliable financial information for decision-making. This role is ideal for an experienced accountant who enjoys owning core accounting responsibilities and contributing to a high-performing, scalable finance team.
You will report into the Manager, Accounting.
Work Location: This position is based in our New York, NY office, requiring a hybrid work schedule with 3 days of in-office work per week. Thursdays are a required in-office day for team meetings and events, while your other two office days are flexible to suit your schedule. #LI-Hybrid
Pay Transparency: The base pay for this role is: $91,908 - $120,629 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar's unlimited vacation program and annual performance bonuses.
Responsibilities
• Monthly, Quarterly and Year-end Close
• Execution of monthly journal entries and reconciliation of all accounts.
• Initial review of work completed by Accounting Analysts.
• Execution of the monthly close process, including analytics and related financial statement disclosures.
• Maintain internal control procedures.
• Other
• Collaborating with other departments to ensure compliance on all accounting matters.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities.
• Partnering with our Financial Systems team to create and execute on automation opportunities and efficiencies.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or 4 years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years of related experience.
Bonus points
• Experience in a similar position at a health insurance company.
• Experience using Workday as an ERP system.
• Experience using OpenAI Codex or other similar AI tools.
• Certified Public Accountant licensure (CPA).
Travel required up to 20%
This is an authentic Oscar Health job opportunity.
At Oscar, being an Equal Opportunity Employer means more than upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. It means that we cultivate an environment where people can be their most authentic selves and find both belonging and support. We're on a mission to change health care -- an experience made whole by our unique backgrounds and perspectives.
Pay Transparency: Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience. <span