Senior Accountant - GAAP Close & Financial Reporting Pro

Blue Shield of CA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of California's Corporate Accounting team is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead analytical financial close activities and deliver accurate consolidated statements. You will prepare journal entries and reconciliations and partner with affiliates across the organization.

The role requires strong Excel skills, clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to interpret US GAAP guidance. CPA/CMA preferred; ERP experience helpful; 5+ years' experience in accounting preferred in

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree or High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Requires 5 years of prior relevant experience with monthly financial close activities, including preparing consolidated financial statements, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Requires proficiency in US GAAP and experience applying accounting guidance to journal entries, reconciliations, fluctuation analyses, accruals, and financial reporting deliverables.
• Requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently identify, analyze, and resolve complex accounting issues.
• Requires strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate accounting matters to various levels and business departments across the organization.
• Requires being highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with regulatory reporting preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, or other related certification preferred.
• ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations independently and without significant intervention from manager.
• Support monthly financial close activities and contribute to the preparation of consolidated financial statements and financial reporting deliverables.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

US GAAP

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Blue Shield of California's Corporate Accounting team is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead analytical financial close activities and deliver accurate consolidated statements. You will prepare journal entries and reconciliations and partner with affiliates across the organization.

The role requires strong Excel skills, clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to interpret US GAAP guidance. CPA/CMA preferred; ERP experience helpful; 5+ years' experience in accounting preferred in