Senior Accountant

bcbsa; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BCBSA is seeking a senior accounting professional to oversee financial reporting and the month-end close, ensuring GAAP-compliant statements and GL integrity.

You will drive process improvements, mentor junior staff, and support internal and external audits in a collaborative Chicago environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of combined accounting and audit experience.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process and prepare/analyze financial statements.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and assist with audits.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and strengthen controls.
• Provide guidance to junior staff and collaborate with other departments.
• Conduct financial analyses and support special projects.

Skills

GAAP

GL Management

Analytical Skills

Workday

Internal Controls

Education

Bachelor's Degree Accounting

Tools

Workday

Job description

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.

Core Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

Salary Range Explanation

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 t his 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.

Benefits

• 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 m any 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.