College Co-op: Accounting Analyst

Independence Blue Cross, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Independence Blue Cross, LLC in Philadelphia is seeking an Accounting Analyst Co-op to support the Corporate Accounting team with general ledger activities and financial reporting processes. You will gain hands-on experience with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes, journal entries, reconciliations, and close schedules.

This opportunity is ideal for juniors or seniors pursuing an Accounting or Finance degree who have completed at least 23 accounting courses and possess strong Excel

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Completion of at least 23 accounting courses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on tasks and work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries for assigned general ledger accounts.
• Perform general ledger account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Assist with balancing and other routine reconciliations.
• Support monthend, quarterend, and annual close processes in accordance with established deadlines.
• Assist accountants with the preparation of schedules and research related to account variances.
• Respond to internal inquiries and requests for information related to assigned accounts.
• Participate in special projects and accounting analyses as needed.
• Ensure work is completed accurately, timely, and in compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance

Completion of 23 accounting courses

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Hiring Department

Corporate Accounting Shared Services is responsible for gathering, recording, analyzing, and interpreting financial information to support sound business decisionmaking. The department reports on the company's financial performance and partners with leadership to support strategic planning and the achievement of organizational goals.

Position Overview

The Accounting Analyst Co‑op will support the Corporate Accounting team with general ledger activities and financial reporting processes. This role provides handson experience in a corporate accounting environment and exposure to monthend, quarterend, and yearend close activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries for assigned general ledger accounts.
• Perform general ledger account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Assist with balancing and other routine reconciliations.
• Support monthend, quarterend, and annual close processes in accordance with established deadlines.
• Assist accountants with the preparation of schedules and research related to account variances.
• Respond to internal inquiries and requests for information related to assigned accounts.
• Participate in special projects and accounting analyses as needed.
• Ensure work is completed accurately, timely, and in compliance with company policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Pursing a degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Completion of at least 23 accounting courses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on tasks and work independently as well as part of a team.

Accepted Majors

• Accounting
• Finance

Classification

• Junior or Senior undergraduate students
• Recent graduate (must be within one year or less of the program start date)

IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.

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