Accountant, Financial Reporting

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is seeking a Staff Accountant, Financial Reporting to ensure timely and accurate financial statements. You will assist in preparing and reporting internal and external financial statements, record and reconcile monthly data, and provide GL variance analysis while supporting audit inquiries.

The role requires a finance/accounting degree with CPA eligibility (150-hour rule), strong GAAP knowledge, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• RequiresBachelor's or Master's in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field; 150 hour eligibility to sit for CPA exam; minimum GPA 3.25
• Working knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• PC skills including the Microsoft Office suite
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Insurance accounting background or SAP knowledge preferred
• Experience using a Mainframe or PC-based Financial Software Package preferred

Responsibilities

• Handle preparation and reporting of internal and external financial statements
• Record and reconcile monthly financial statement data
• Provide monthly general ledger variance analysis
• Facilitate audit inquiries
• Prepare state-mandated filings
• Promote a teamwork environment

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical problem-solving

Verbal and written communication

Insurance accounting background

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business/Finance/Accounting (150-hour eligibility)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Mainframe/PC-based financial software

Job description

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Job Summary –

The Staff Accountant, Financial Reporting completes a wide range of tasks resulting in ensuring timely and accurate financial statements to include assisting in the preparation and reporting of internal and external financial statements and reports, recording and reconciling monthly financial statement data, providing monthly general ledger variance analysis, facilitating audit inquiries, preparing various state-mandated filings, and promoting a teamwork environment.

Job Summary –

The Staff Accountant, Financial Reporting completes a wide range of tasks resulting in ensuring timely and accurate financial statements to include assisting in the preparation and reporting of internal and external financial statements and reports, recording and reconciling monthly financial statement data, providing monthly general ledger variance analysis, facilitating audit inquiries, preparing various state-mandated filings, and promoting a teamwork environment.

Job-Specific Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field (150 hour requirement is met as to be eligible to sit for the Certified Public Accountant exam), with a minimum GPA of 3.25.
• Working knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• PC skills required to include the Microsoft Office suite.
• Must have strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Insurance accounting background or working SAP (Statutory Accounting Principles) knowledge preferred.
• Experience using a Mainframe or PC based Financial Software Package is preferred.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is an Equal opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that is worth approximately one-third of the salary compensation. Our benefits program is among the best in the health care field. We are looking for employees who can bring their experience, expertise and dedication to work for our customers.