Financial/Accounting Analyst II

Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware

Job Summary:

The Financial/Accounting Analyst II will be assigned to the Corporate Finance department and will be responsible for Financial, Planning and Analysis and/or accounting responsibilities. The position will be accountable to support the management leadership team on multiples areas of the budgeting, forecasting and accounting areas. This includes working directly with large and small divisions including but not limited to health care management, commercial business unit, government programs, IT, legal and HR. This position is accountable for more complex analysis, reporting and/or accounting activities . Information generated by the FA II is submitted to management and leadership teams across the Enterprise.Responsibilities:

• Preparation, analysis and reporting of various financial activities, which may include: monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeting, forecasting and general ledger closing activities.

• Work independently in monthly general ledger close and/or forecasting and analysis activities. Anticipate the process, plan the calendar and execute pro-actively.

• Business Partnerships to the lines of business assigned where applicable. This may include: analyzing spend activities, reconciling general ledger accounts and preparing monthly accruals and transactional journal entries, remediating data and quality issues, supporting budget planning and analysis.

• Assigned to at least 1-2 special projects involving SGA enhancements, Internal Audit, new product development, medical cost ratio, investment, cash flow, billing or any business initiative as assigned by leadership.

• Create an annual process, facilitate the meetings, gather the data and build independent meetings with the business they support.

• Prepare ad hoc analysis and benchmarking for assigned divisions or companies including analyzing raw financial data as well as compiling reports, graphs and presentations. Conduct financial and operational analysis to provide meaningful inputs for decision making. Analysis may include: Analysis of Rx Rebates; assist in preparation of statutory and regulatory disclosures at a consolidated and standalone entity level; assist in analysis on certain delegated vendors supporting the calculations and payment of those activities (ie. Evicore, NIA, Navahealth).

• Ensure compliance by following, researching and interpreting guidance and documenting principles and issues related to transactions in different areas of finance.

• Preparing managerial reporting as appropriate (e.g. divisional reports, scorecards and regulatory reports including: assisting in reporting of DMHAS requirements which drives Medicaid capitation rates; BCBSA financial reporting including value based analysis and reporting; FEP reporting and analysis in accordance with the requirements of the BCBSA Directors office as well as the Federal Office of Personnel Management.

• Act as an interface and support internal and external audits, review activity and communicate guidelines, as needed.

• Variance analysis reports and financials; exhibit awareness of managerial reporting requirements and know when to escalate discrepancies or issues to senior colleagues.

• Conduct basic financial and operational analysis to provide meaningful inputs for decision making. Understand and educate customers on Horizon’s budgeting and general ledger closing processes and build understanding of gross margin and profitability and entity level business operations.

Disclaimer:
This job summary has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by colleagues within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of colleagues assigned to this job.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED required.

• Requires a minimum of 2-4 years of finance experience, preferably in Financial Reporting, Forecasting or Accounting.

• Prefer previous experience working for a large Corporation with revenue in excess of $100M.

Additional Licensing, Certifications, Registrations:

• CPA or other healthcare specific financial certifications preferred.

Knowledge:

• Application of accounting principles to maintain general ledger (e.g., , processing of transactions, preparation of schedules, reports, documentation)

• Requires working knowledge of general accounting principles and methods;

• Working understating of forecasting and accounting for areas including fixed assets, investments and employee benefits as an example. 

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills, business acumen and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong working experience with Excel, Access. Macros/VBA a plus.

• Adaptability and ability to work in a complex matrix environment.

• Experience with current Horizon systems and software a plus.

• Requires strong PC skills and ability to develop analytics and reports.

• Requires excellent analytical skills.

• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Requires excellent organizational skills.

• Requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision at times.

Salary Range:

$68,500 - $91,665

​This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. This range has been created in good faith based on information known to Horizon at the time of posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. Horizon also provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)

• Retirement Plans

• Generous PTO

• Incentive Plans

• Wellness Programs

• Paid Volunteer Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law. Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process.