Senior Technical Accountant - Remote GAAP & Policy Expert

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive pay program (EPIP)

Health/Vision/Dental insurance

6 weeks paid parental leave

Fertility/Adoption assistance

2 weeks paid caregiver leave

401(k) plan matching up to 5%

Tuition reimbursement

Health & fitness benefits

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas seeks a Technical Accountant to interpret GAAP and SAP guidance, prepare technical memos, and support financial reporting. The role partners with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure accounting accuracy and policy implementation.

You will contribute to audits, regulatory reviews, and cross-functional initiatives, while mentoring junior staff and improving internal controls in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Master's degree in Accounting or CPA designation (active or inactive) or 5+ years leading technical accounting research and policy development.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze accounting guidance for new transactions, contracts, and regulatory developments.
• Prepare technical accounting memos and position papers with supporting rationale.
• Interpret GAAP, SAP, and NAIC guidance for financial reporting.
• Support month-, quarter-, and year-end close with internal controls and disclosures.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and control documentation.
• Assist audits, regulatory examinations, and respond to inquiries.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Technical accounting research

Regulatory accounting

Analytical thinking

Leadership & mentoring

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting or CPA

Job description

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas seeks a Technical Accountant to interpret GAAP and SAP guidance, prepare technical memos, and support financial reporting. The role partners with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure accounting accuracy and policy implementation.

You will contribute to audits, regulatory reviews, and cross-functional initiatives, while mentoring junior staff and improving internal controls in a dynamic environment.