Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

Accountant

Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required; Master's preferred or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 4 years accounting experience, including monthly close and cash management
  • Strong understanding of GAAP
  • Solid analytical skills for financial data interpretation
  • Excellent communication skills to convey complex accounting issues
  • High attention to detail and organizational skills
  • CPA certification required

Responsibilities

  • Lead month-end close, preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts
  • Prepare financial statements in compliance with accounting standards
  • Conduct regular reconciliations of balance sheet accounts
  • Analyze variances between actual and forecasted figures
  • Assist with audits by providing documentation and support
  • Implement and maintain internal control procedures
  • Collaborate with departments to ensure timely financial information exchange
  • Perform ad hoc financial analysis to assist management

Benefits

  • Paid time off and 11 holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous 401(k) matching
  • Lifestyle spending account
  • Additional unspecified benefits for eligible employees
Full Job Description
This role is primarily responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial records, managing month-end processes, handling transactional tasks such as journal entries and payment processing, and preparing reports in compliance with accounting standards. This role involves conducting reconciliations, analyzing variances, implementing process improvements, and collaborating with other departments. Additionally, this role will support audits and perform ad hoc financial analysis to aid decision-making and business initiatives.

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:

73,654.77 - 97,263.19
Qualifications:

Education
  • Required Bachelor's Degree ; or equivalent experience
  • Preferred Master's Degree ; 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.


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).

    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. 

     

    About Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

    The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) is a federation of 36 separate United States health insurance companies that provide health insurance in the United States to more than 106 million people. It was formed in 1982 from the merger of its two namesake organizations: Blue Cross was founded in 1929 and became the Blue Cross Association in 1960, while Blue Shield emerged in 1939 and the Blue Shield Association was created in 1948. The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is headquartered in Chicago and has offices in Washington, D.C. The association provides health insurance products and services to more than 106 million Americans.
    Learn more about Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
    Size
    1,000 employees
    Industry
    Founded
    1929

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