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 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. If you are a current employee please apply directly through Workday. Begin your career at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) by exploring currently opportunities and starting your application. It’s easy! After reviewing our open positions, apply to the roles that meet your requirements and ours too. You can keep track your progress in the selection process and review new postings too. Thanks for interest in joining Team BCBSA! At Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), we are a national association of 33 independent, community-based and locally operated Blue Cross Blue Shield companies and we are driven by purpose. Join the team who supports the nation's largest healthcare network, providing coverage to nearly one in three Americans as we relentlessly pursue affordable healthcare and ensure peace of mind for the people we serve. Be part of our storied history of innovation as we advance well-being and health equity.
Experience
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