- Lead or assist in the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and analyzing variances. Prepare financial statements and reports in accordance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
- Perform regular reconciliations of balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data. Analyze variances between actual and budgeted/forecasted figures, investigating discrepancies and providing explanations as needed.
- Assist in external and internal audits by providing necessary documentation, explanations, and support to auditors
- Implement and maintain internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations. Identify opportunities for process improvements in accounting procedures and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and finance, to ensure accurate and timely financial information exchange
- Perform ad hoc financial analysis and projects as requested by management to support decision-making and business initiatives
The posting range for this position is:
65,400.00 - 94,800.00Qualifications:
Education
- Required BS ; or equivalent experience
- Preferred MS ; or equivalent experience
Experience
- Required 4+ Years accounting experience, including all aspects of the monthly close process, transaction processing, cash management, and financial record-keeping
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Solid understanding of accounting principles, including GAAP.
- Ability to manage general ledger accounts, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions.
- Effective analytical skills to interpret financial data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
- High attention to detail.
- Understanding of internal controls to safeguard financial assets, prevent fraud, and ensure compliance.
- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities/projects under tight timeframes with a sense of urgency.
- Effective communication skills to clearly convey complex accounting issues to management, auditors, and other staff.
- Ability to understand complex accounting transactions and apply US GAAP and non-GAAP standards.
- Demonstrates AI literacy and an understanding of generative AI tools, including appropriate business applications and limitations.
Certifications & Licenses
- Required: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Various
- Extra Posting Information:
Minimum four years of accounting experience, including all aspects of the monthly close process, transaction processing, cash management, and financial record-keeping
Experience with accounting software (PeopleSoft and Workday preferred).
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The posted salary range is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range and this hiring range may also be modified in the future. A candidate’s position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for annual bonus incentive pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience
- Master of Science degree or equivalent experience
- 4 or more years of accounting experience
- Experience with monthly close processes, transaction processing, cash management, and financial record-keeping
- Understanding of accounting principles, including GAAP
- Ability to manage general ledger accounts and accurately record financial transactions
- Analytical skills for interpreting financial data and analyzing variances
- Understanding of internal controls, compliance, and fraud prevention
- Strong organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills
- Knowledge of US GAAP and non-GAAP standards
- AI literacy and understanding of generative AI tools and limitations
- Certified Public Accountant certification
- Experience with PeopleSoft and Workday accounting software
What We Do
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is a national federation of 34 independent, community-based and locally operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies that collectively provide health care coverage for one in three Americans. BCBSA provides health care insights through The Health of America Report series and the national BCBS Health Index.
