Senior Accountant

BCBSM, Inc.; Eagan (MN); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical insurance

401k

PTO

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is seeking a Senior Accountant in Eagan, MN to support month-end close, ensure GAAP compliance, and manage critical accounting controls. This role collaborates across departments to drive accurate financial reporting and audits.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, a Bachelor's degree, and proficiency in SAP and Excel. The position offers a hybrid work model with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for process improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related accounting professional experience
• Bachelor's degree; in lieu of a degree, two years of relevant experience may be accepted

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close processes with journal entries, accruals, and related schedules
• Maintain key accounting controls and deliverables for accurate consolidated financial reporting
• Coordinate vendor payments and investigate discrepancies for timely resolution
• Provide documentation and accounting support for audits, statutory filings, and quarterly reporting

Skills

Accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who share our vision of transforming healthcare. As a Blue Cross associate, you are joining a culture that is built on values of succeeding together, finding a better way, and doing the right thing. If you are ready to make a difference, join us.

The Impact You'll Have

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is hiring a Senior Accountant in Eagan, MN.

What You'll Do

Support the month-end and year-end financial close processes by preparing journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and related schedules. Maintain key accounting controls and deliverables that support accurate consolidated financial reporting. Coordinate third-party vendor payments and investigate discrepancies to support timely, accurate resolution. Provide documentation and accounting support for internal, external, and regulatory audits, annual statutory filings, and quarterly reporting.

How You'll Do It

Compile and analyze financial data to prepare accurate and timely journal entries. Prepare, record, and analyze month-end accruals; perform calculations and supporting reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy. Support month-end and year-end processes by managing assigned responsibilities and ensuring timely, accurate completion of related financial schedules. Perform and document moderately complex account reconciliations; investigate and resolve variances promptly. Support internal, external, and regulatory audits by providing documentation and acting as a resource. Perform monthly and quarterly balance sheet variance analysis for assigned accounts, explain drivers, and collaborate with stakeholders to address issues. Investigate discrepancies and perform ad hoc analysis and reporting; identify root causes and recommend corrective actions. Partner with stakeholders to drive process improvement and automation. Ensure compliance with GAAP, statutory accounting principles, internal controls, and corporate accounting policies; maintain documentation and update procedures as required. Assist with new product and business line setup as needed; design accounting flows, controls, documentation and refine processes as products mature.

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of related accounting professional experience. Bachelor's degree; in lieu of a degree, an additional two years of relevant experience beyond the qualifications listed above may be accepted.

Preferred Skills & Experience

Ability to communicate complex topics clearly and concisely, actively listen to anticipate stakeholder needs, and align others to drive informed decisions. Ability to analyze complex information, evaluate options, and work cross-functionally to drive resolution and prevent recurrence. Ability to effectively organize work, balance competing priorities, and manage time across complex assignments and competing deadlines. Healthcare or health insurance industry experience. Experience with SAP. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP and STAT). Experience with consolidation reporting across multiple entities.

Role Designation

Hybrid Role designation definition: Teleworking is working full time remote. Hybrid is a minimum of 2 days onsite. Onsite is full-time onsite.

Anchored in Connection

Our hybrid approach is designed to balance flexibility with meaningful in-person connection and collaboration. We come together in the office two days each week - most teams designate at least one anchor day to ensure team interaction. These in-person moments foster relationships, creativity, and alignment. The rest of the week you are empowered to work remote.

Compensation and Benefits

$68,900.00 - $91,300.00 - $113,700.00 Annual Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including skills, ability, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance 401k Paid Time Off (PTO) Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO) And more To discover more about what we have to offer, please review our benefits page.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. Blue Cross of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains an affirmative Action plan, as required by Minnesota law applicable to state contractors. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected characteristic. Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply, please contact us at: [e-mail].

Physical requirements.

Chartered in 1933 as Minnesota's first health plan, this company is one of the most recognized and trusted healthcare brands in the world. It has more members, the largest network of doctors, and more products and services than any other health plan in Minnesota. Headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota.