Senior Accountant - GAAP & Consolidations Expert

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

Job summary

Blue Shield of California is seeking a Senior Accountant within the Corporate Accounting team to support financial accounting and reporting for the company and its subsidiaries. The Senior Accountant will report to the Accounting Manager and must be able to prepare journal entries and reconciliations independently while adhering to US GAAP and internal controls.

Strong analytical and communication skills, Excel proficiency, and the ability to work through monthly close activities and

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree or high school diploma/GED with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience with monthly financial close, consolidations, journal entries and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in US GAAP and applying accounting guidance to journal entries and financial reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across multiple levels.
• CPA, CMA or ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations independently.
• Perform monthly financial close activities and consolidate financial statements.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and internal controls.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Written & verbal communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years of relevant experience

Job description

Blue Shield of California is seeking a Senior Accountant within the Corporate Accounting team to support financial accounting and reporting for the company and its subsidiaries. The Senior Accountant will report to the Accounting Manager and must be able to prepare journal entries and reconciliations independently while adhering to US GAAP and internal controls.

Strong analytical and communication skills, Excel proficiency, and the ability to work through monthly close activities and