Senior Accountant

Highmark; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark is seeking a seasoned accounting professional to compile, consolidate, and analyze information for financial statements. You will apply standard accounting practices to classify and record transactions, prepare journal entries, and manage fixed assets and inventory accounting.

The role requires 5 years of progressive accounting experience and strong Excel data-processing skills. You will support bank reconciliations, cost accounting, and timely financial reporting, while mentoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience as determined by the company.
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with PC-based spreadsheet and data processing applications.

Responsibilities

• Compile, consolidate, and analyze accounting information for financial statements.
• Prepare journal entries, fixed assets, inventory, and cost accounting records.
• Reconcile bank accounts and track receivables; support financial reporting.
• Lead project teams on special accounting initiatives.
• Provide guidance to colleagues with less experience.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial analysis

Journal entries

Cost accounting

Bank reconciliations

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience

Tools

PC-based spreadsheet software

Data processing applications

Job description

Job Summary

Perform professional accounting work involving compilation, consolidation, and analysis of accounting and finance information for the production of financial statements and reports. Applies accounting techniques and standard practices to the classification and recording of financial transactions. Responsibilities include preparation of journal entries, fixed asset or inventory accounting, preparation of trial balance or financial statements, cost accounting, bank account reconciliations, accurate tracking and recording of various income and expense activity, suspense account items, and proper tracking and recording of receivables.

Essential Responsibilities

• Applies accounting techniques and standard practices to the classification and recording of financial transactions.
• Prepares financial and business-related analysis.
• Classifies, examines, and analyzes accounting records and prepares related financial reports and statements.
• May serve on or lead project teams for special projects.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Education

Required

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.

Preferred

• None.

Experience

Required

• 5 years of relevant, progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with PC-based spreadsheet and data processing applications.
• Accounting experience.

Preferred

• Education in Accounting or a related field.
• Experience with PC-based spreadsheet and data processing applications, heavy concentration with Microsoft Excel (formatting, calculations, pivot tables).
• Experience with bookkeeping, collections and/or cash posting.

Licenses or Certifications

Required

• None.

Skills

• Possesses and applies a broad and in-depth knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, and processes of the specific field or discipline. Possesses significant expertise to complete complex assignments and ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems. Makes decisions that refine and improve known practices or develops new approaches.
• Assignments are broad in scope and require depth of knowledge as well as ingenuity and originality. Solves complex problems often taking a new perspective using existing solutions.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Client focused with strong business acumen.
• Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to think strategically and act proactively to create strong trust and confidence with business units.
• Strong innovative problem-solving capabilities.

Language (Other Than English)

None.

Travel Requirement

0% - 25%.

Position Type

Office-based.

Physical Demands

Lifting up to 10 pounds – Yes; Lifting 10 to 25 pounds – Constantly; Lifting 25 to 50 pounds – Occasionally; Lifting >50 pounds – Never.

Pay Range

Minimum: $62,700.00. Maximum: $97,200.00.

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations.

The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

EEO Statement

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.