Lead Accountant

Reposted 4 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Ivory Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Healthtech
The Role
Perform advanced accounting work including compilation, consolidation, and analysis of financial data to produce statements and reports. Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, trial balances, cost accounting, and track receivables. Lead projects, provide subject-matter direction, train and review junior analysts, and deliver business-related financial analysis and reporting.
Summary Generated by Built In
Company :Highmark HealthJob Description : 

JOB SUMMARY

**If working within a 50 mile radius of Pittsburgh, Camp Hill or Buffalo this would be a hybrid role 3 days a week in office***

This job performs professional accounting work involving compilation, consolidation, and analysis of accounting and finance information for the production of financial statements and reports.  Applies accounting techniques and standard practices to the classification and recording of financial transactions.  Specific duties vary by department and may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:  preparation of journal entries, fixed asset or inventory accounting, preparation of trial balance or financial statements, cost accounting, bank account reconciliations, accurate tracking and recording various income and expense activity and suspense account items, proper tracking and recording of receivables, etc.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Apply accounting techniques and standard practices to the classification and recording of financial transactions.
  • Prepare financial and business-related analysis.
  • Classify, examine, and analyze accounting records and prepares related financial reports and statements.
  • May serve on or lead project teams for special projects.
  • Provide subject-matter direction and guidance to lower-level analysts. 
  • May train employees, assign, monitor and review progress and accuracy of work. 
  • Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION
Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field,  or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.  

EXPERIENCE

Minimum

  • 7-10 years in Accounting including leading projects of varying size and complexity
  • Experience with PC-based spreadsheet and data processing applications

​Preferred

  • Third-Party Administrator Accounting Experience
  • Experience with PC-based spreadsheet and data processing applications, heavy concentration with Microsoft Excel (formatting, calculations, pivot tables)
  • Experience with bookkeeping, collections and/or cash posting

SKILLS

  • Responsible for multiple and/or complex projects.
  • Provides direction to other analysts. 
  • Solves complex problems taking a broad perspective and developing innovative solutions.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong relationship building skills.
  • Client focused with strong business acumen.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to think strategically and act proactively to create strong trust and confidence with business units.
  • Strong innovative problem-solving capabilities.

Language (Other than English):

None

Travel Requirement:

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Occasionally

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Rarely

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.

For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at [email protected]

California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent experience
  • 7-10 years accounting experience including leading projects of varying size and complexity
  • Experience with PC-based spreadsheet and data processing applications
  • Experience preparing journal entries, fixed asset or inventory accounting, trial balances and financial statements
  • Experience with bank reconciliations, receivables tracking, cost accounting and cash posting
  • Heavy Microsoft Excel skills (formatting, calculations, pivot tables)
  • Third-Party Administrator accounting experience
  • Strong written and oral communication, leadership, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills

Highmark Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Highmark Health and has not been reviewed or approved by Highmark Health.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage are emphasized alongside 100% coverage for preventive exams, with onsite pharmacy access and fitness center availability at major campuses.
  • Retirement Support An employer‑sponsored 401(k) with a company match is highlighted, with AHN materials illustrating a 100% match on the first 4% plus an additional 1% employer contribution as an example within the enterprise.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellness programs include stress‑management classes, health coaching, incentives for healthy activities, team‑member discounts, and volunteer incentives, with paid volunteer time also noted in the overall package.

Highmark Health Insights

Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Pittsburgh, PA
17,989 Employees
Year Founded: 1977

What We Do

Highmark Health, a Pittsburgh, PA based enterprise that employs more than 40,000 people who serve millions of Americans across the country, is the second largest integrated health care delivery and financing network in the nation based on revenue. Highmark Health is the parent company of Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, and HM Health Solutions. Highmark Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates provide health insurance to nearly 5 million members in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Delaware as well as dental insurance, vision care and related health products through a national network of diversified businesses that include United Concordia Companies, HM Insurance Group, and Visionworks. Allegheny Health Network is the parent company of an integrated delivery network that includes eight hospitals, more than 2,800 affiliated physicians, ambulatory surgery centers, an employed physician organization, home and community-based health services, a research institute, a group purchasing organization, and health and wellness pavilions in western Pennsylvania. HM Health Solutions focuses on meeting the information technology platform and other business needs of the Highmark Health enterprise as well as unaffiliated health insurance plans by providing proven business processes, expert knowledge and integrated cloud-based platforms. A national blended health organization, Highmark Health and our leading businesses support millions of customers with products, services and solutions closely aligned to our mission of creating remarkable health experiences, freeing people to be their best. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, we're regionally focused in Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia and New York, with customers in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. We passionately serve individual consumers and fellow businesses alike. Our companies cover a diversified spectrum of essential health-related needs, including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative technology solutions. We’re also proud to carry forth an important legacy of compassionate care and philanthropy that began more than 170 years ago. This tradition of giving back, reinvesting and ensuring that our communities remain strong and healthy is deeply embedded in our culture, informing our decisions every day.

Similar Jobs

CDK Global Logo CDK Global

Accountant

Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Software
In-Office
36 Locations
9000 Employees
115K-140K Annually

Brooklyn Public Library Logo Brooklyn Public Library

Senior Accountant

Professional Services • Social Impact
In-Office
Library, PA, USA
90K-100K Annually

Liberty Mutual Insurance Logo Liberty Mutual Insurance

Inside Sales Representative

Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Insurance • Marketing Tech • Software • Analytics
Remote or Hybrid
9 Locations
40000 Employees
45K-85K Annually
Hybrid
Lancaster, PA, USA
205000 Employees

Similar Companies Hiring

Sailor Health Thumbnail
Healthtech • Social Impact • Telehealth
New York City, NY
20 Employees
Granted Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Insurance • Mobile • Financial Services
New York, New York
23 Employees
OneImaging Thumbnail
Healthtech
Miami, FL
62 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account