Senior Accountant

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Randolph, IL, USA
In-Office
92K-122K Annually
Senior level
Insurance
The Role
Lead month-end close, prepare and analyze financial statements, reconcile balance sheet accounts, support audits, maintain general ledger integrity, improve accounting processes and internal controls, mentor junior staff, collaborate cross-functionally, and perform financial analysis and special projects.
Summary Generated by Built In
This position oversees financial reporting, leading the month-end close process and ensuring accuracy in statements. They manage the integrity of the general ledger, identify process improvements, and enforce internal controls. Additionally, they provide leadership to junior staff, support audits, conduct financial analysis, collaborate across departments, and undertake special projects to drive organizational objectives.

Lead the month-end close process, prepare and analyze financial statements, and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Perform regular reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and assist with external and internal audits. Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and develop internal control procedures to safeguard company assets. Provide guidance to junior accounting staff and collaborate with other departments to align financial goals and objectives. Conduct financial analyses to support decision-making and undertake special projects as needed.

The posting range for this position is:

92,326.25 - 121,919.42
Qualifications:
Education
  • Required Bachelor's Degree Accounting; or equivalent work experience
Experience
  • Required 5+ Years of combined accounting and audit experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Accounting Principles and Best Practices: A solid understanding of accounting principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • General Ledger Management: The ability to manage general ledger accounts, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions. This involves reconciling accounts, posting journal entries, and maintaining organized documentation.
  • Analytical Skills: Proficient analytical skills to interpret financial data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
  • Familiarity with accounting tools and software (Workday preferable but not required)
  • Internal Controls: Understanding internal controls in order to safeguard financial assets, prevent fraud, and ensure compliance.

Certifications & Licenses
  • Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Various

  • Extra Posting Information:

    Five or more years of combined accounting and audit experience Experience audit facilitation capacityExperience as lead or assistant lead month end closing, reconciliation, and reporting roleExperience with Accounting Software Experience at top tier public accounting firm

    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 postingWe 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's Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience
    • 5+ years combined accounting and audit experience
    • Experience leading month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
    • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
    • General ledger management and balance sheet reconciliations
    • Understanding of internal controls and fraud prevention procedures
    • Analytical skills for financial analysis to support decision-making
    • Audit facilitation experience (supporting external/internal audits)
    • Familiarity with accounting tools and software (Workday preferable)
    • Experience at a top-tier public accounting firm
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
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    The Company
    HQ: Chicago, IL
    3,161 Employees
    Year Founded: 1910

    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.

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