Staff Accountant

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and reviews financial statements for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Assists in special projects, as directed.
• Assists with financial reporting audits, working with the internal audits, Arkansas Insurance Department, independent auditors, and/or Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
• Performs advanced accounting functions, including but not limited to preparation of journal entries, coding of invoices, accounting analysis and reconciliation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Prepares supporting financial data as required.
• Reconciles, confirms and maintains general ledger accounts.
• Reviews the work of peers providing coaching and mentoring to less experienced accountants.
• Certifications
• Security Requirements
• Segregation of Duties
• Segregation of duties will be used to ensure that errors or irregularities are prevented or detected on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of business. This position must adhere to the segregation of duties guidelines in the Administrative Manual.
• Employment Type
• Regular
• ADA Requirements
• 1.1 General Office Worker, Sedentary, Campus Travel - Someone who normally works in an office setting or remotely and routinely travels for work within walking distance of location of primary work assignment.

Requirements

• EDUCATION
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. If degree is in Finance, successful completion of Intermediate Accounting I & II required.
• LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
• CPA preferred
• Minimum three (3) years' accounting experience. OR applicable Masters in related field with minimum one (1) years' experience.
• ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Oral & Written Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Organizational
• Detail Oriented
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Analytical Decision Making
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Applied Mathematics
• Collaborative Communications
• Cross-Functional Planning
• Data Analysis
• Data Management
• Deductive Reasoning
• Document Recording
• Information Ordering
• Interpersonal Relationship Management
• Mathematics
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Object Recognition
• Oral Communications
• Performing Administrative Activities
• Researching
• Sound Judgment
• Time Management
• Written Communication

Benefits

Additional Information

To learn more about Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Hiring Policies, please click here . Job Summary The Accountant prepares, analyzes and reviews financial statements using accounting principles in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and enterprise allocation methods.

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