Financial Accounting Analyst Sr

The Elevance Health Companies, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) + match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Stock purchase plan

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking a Senior Financial Accounting Analyst to manage journal entries, close processes, and complex financial reporting. The role requires leadership in technical accounting projects and the guidance of junior staff.

You will work in a hybrid office environment and collaborate across finance teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness in monthly and quarterly closes.

Qualifications

• Requires BA/BS in Accounting or Finance, or related field with 5+ years in accounting, finance, or budgeting in a large for-profit.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• Experience with month-end close processes and account reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, reviews, and approves journal entries and reconciliations.
• Manages close processes, related analysis, and reporting.
• Prepares and reviews monthly and quarterly financial reports and complex analysis.
• Resolves complex accounting problems requiring technical expertise.
• Provides technical leadership and sets project direction.
• Designs research plans for data gathering and manages deadlines.
• May lead teams of associates.
• Mentors, trains, and coaches lower-level accountants.
• Monitors and updates policies and procedures.

Skills

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Technical leadership

Education

BA/BS in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CMA/MBA preferred

Tools

Oracle PeopleSoft

Deltek Costpoint

IBM Cognos

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Financial Accounting Analyst Senior

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1-2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Job Level: Non-Management Exempt

Workshift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family: AFA > Accounting

How You Will Make an Impact

• Prepares, reviews, and approves journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Manages close processes, related analysis, and reporting.
• Prepares and reviews monthly and quarterly financial reports and complex analysis.
• Responsible for initiation and resolution of complex accounting problems requiring technical expertise.
• Responsible for providing technical leadership and setting strategic direction of projects.
• Designs research plans for data gathering and analysis and manages projects to deadlines.
• May lead teams of associates.
• Mentors, trains, and coaches lower-level accountants.
• Monitors, updates, and tracks policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

Requires BA/BS in Accounting or Finance, or related field and a minimum of 5 years experience in general accounting, finance or budgeting and planning in a large for profit organization; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences

• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• Experience with Oracle PeopleSoft, Deltek Costpoint, IBM Cognos, and Microsoft Excel Experience supporting audits.
• Previous work experience with month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and federal government contracting accounting principles preferred.

Benefits and Perks

• Merit increases
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short and long term disability benefits
• 401(k) +match
• Stock purchase plan
• Life insurance
• Wellness programs
• Financial education resources

Other Information

We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation.

Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state, and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.