Junior Financial Accountant — GAAP & Reporting

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield in Baltimore, MD is seeking an entry-level accounting professional to support general ledger activities, prepare basic financial statements, journal entries, and monthly reconciliations under supervision. You will assist with financial reporting, audit requests, and gain exposure to ERP systems and accounting software.

A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• GAAP knowledge is required.
• Experience with accounting software is required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Access.
• Proficient with ERP software (Oracle PeopleSoft).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Verify general ledger data through monthly reconciliations/ analyses.
• Prepare monthly journal entries with supporting docs.
• Assist on special projects and simple data analyses.
• Support audit requests and cross-training.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accounting software

MS Access

PeopleSoft ERP

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field

Additional 4 years relevant work experience

Tools

Oracle PeopleSoft

Microsoft Access

Job description

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield in Baltimore, MD is seeking an entry-level accounting professional to support general ledger activities, prepare basic financial statements, journal entries, and monthly reconciliations under supervision. You will assist with financial reporting, audit requests, and gain exposure to ERP systems and accounting software.

A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience is required.