Remote Accountant – Billing, Reconciliation & Financial Operations

Job ID: 21688-1 | Remote | 2-Month Contract | Potential Full-Time Opportunity

Sigma Systems Inc. is seeking an experienced Remote Accountant to support a client with billing operations, accounts receivable, reconciliations, funding settlements, financial analysis, and accounting process improvement.

This is a non-traditional accounting position that goes beyond traditional general ledger responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with client billing, AR, account reconciliations, settlements, discrepancy resolution, financial operations, and process improvement.

U.S. Citizenship is required due to the governmental nature of this position.

Position Details

• Job Title: Remote Accountant
• Job ID: 21688-1
• Location: Remote
• Work Arrangement: 100% Remote
• Duration: 2-Month Contract
• Employment Type: Contract
• Potential: Option for full-time hire if a position becomes available
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizens Only

Remote Accountant Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end client billing processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with contractual agreements.
• Perform billing reconciliations and funding settlements and investigate discrepancies.
• Identify and resolve billing variances by collaborating with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Support accounts receivable (AR) activities, including invoicing, cash application, and collections follow-up.
• Partner with clients and cross-functional teams to resolve billing issues, disputes, and account discrepancies.
• Prepare and analyze account reconciliations, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Assist with developing and implementing new accounting processes, workflows, and procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives designed to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and client-facing teams to maintain financial data integrity.
• Assist with audit support, including preparing documentation and responding to requests for financial information.
• Support an evolving accounting function and help establish scalable financial processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of accounting experience with exposure to billing, accounts receivable, financial operations, or related functions.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Experience in insurance, billing operations, healthcare, or accounting environments.
• Proven ability to analyze financial information, identify discrepancies, and resolve accounting issues.
• Experience with process development, workflow implementation, or continuous improvement.
• Experience using accounting systems or ERP platforms, such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze and reconcile financial data.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with clients and cross-functional teams.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to financial and operational challenges.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with a Healthcare Third-Party Administrator (TPA).
• Experience with client-level reconciliations and settlements.
• Healthcare billing or insurance financial operations experience.
• Experience with funding settlements or funding reconciliation.
• Knowledge of cash application, banking, treasury, or cash management.
• Experience supporting accounting functions within a new, growing, or evolving business operation.

Ideal Candidate Background

This opportunity may be a strong fit for candidates with titles such as:

• Accountant
• Senior Accountant
• Staff Accountant
• Accounting Analyst
• Financial Analyst
• Accounts Receivable Accountant
• Billing Accountant
• Revenue Accountant
• Client Accountant
• Healthcare Accountant
• Financial Operations Analyst
• Revenue Cycle Accountant