Senior Financial Accounting & Reporting Analyst

Lensa; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 57,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst to manage financial and regulatory reporting functions. This role involves preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP, coordinating audits, and implementing process improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, with experience in financial reporting and a bachelor's degree in a related field. Join a dynamic team where your analytical skills will contribute to the success of the organization, and enjoy the flexibility of a remote work environment that promotes work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 4 years in Accounting or Financial Reporting with a large Public Regulated Company.
• 2 years in GAAP Accounting or STAT Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial reporting deliverables.
• Coordinate annual audits with external audit firm.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business

Job description

Company: Highmark Health

Job Title: Senior Accounting Analyst

Location: Remote

Job Summary: This job is responsible for the accounting functions related to financial and regulatory reporting including preparing financial and regulatory reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP). The incumbent coordinates external audits with outside CPA firms and related projects as assigned by management.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Ensure timely and accurate preparation of internal and external financial reporting deliverables (e.g. audited financial statements, insurance department filings, board reports, debt covenant calculations and investor relations reports).
2. Prepare and record journal entries, prepare reconciliations and analytical and departmental reports, and ensure compliance with current accounting standards, company policies and procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
3. Prepare schedules and footnotes to support annual and interim reporting.
4. Coordinate annual audits with external audit firm; act as liaison with external audit firm during fieldwork.
5. Research and implement new accounting pronouncements, as well as US GAAP and/or SAP financial reporting requirements.
6. Implement financial reporting, systems, and process improvements to ensure best practices.
7. Other duties as assigned.

Education:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or closely related field, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.

Preferred:

• None

Experience:

Required:

• 4 years in Accounting or Financial Statement Consolidation or Financial Reporting with a large Public Regulated Company, or 5 years in Finance and Accounting.
• 2 years in GAAP Accounting or STAT Accounting.
• 2 years in Financial Reporting.

Preferred:

• 1 - 3 years in External Audit.
• 1 - 3 years in the Health Insurance Industry.

Licenses and Certifications:

Required:

• None

Preferred:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Non-Specific.

Skills:

• Microsoft Excel
• Problem-Solving
• Time Management
• Analytical Skills

Language (Other than English): None

Travel Required: 0% - 25%

Physical, Mental Demands and Working Conditions:

Position Type: Office-Based

Teaches / trains others regularly: Occasionally

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site: Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees): Never

Physical work site required: No

Lifting: up to 10 pounds: Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds: Does Not Apply

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds: Does Not Apply

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

Pay Range: Minimum: $57,700.00 - Maximum: $106,700.00

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.

EEO is The Law: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.