Sr. Accountant

Florida Blue Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Florida Blue Group is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage financial statements, journal entries, and reconciliations, ensuring GAAP compliance and regulatory standards. You will maintain accurate records and provide accounting guidance across the business.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience with accounting software, and the ability to work independently. CPA designation and public accounting experience are preferred for advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience required.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.
• Experience with accounting software and systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow).
• Analyze financial data and provide strategic recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Reconcile high-volume and complex general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and process complex journal entries.
• Collaborate with external auditors and support audits.
• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff.
• Provide guidance to other departments on accounting matters.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and implement accordingly.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Independent work

Excel proficiency

Accounting software

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

CPA designation

Tools

PeopleSoft GL

Infor GL

Hyperion FM

Smartview

Oracle GL

Job description

Job Summary

Senior accountants are responsible for managing and overseeing various accounting and financial functions, including financial statement preparation, preparing complex journal entries and reconciliations. The Senior Accountant will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations, maintaining accurate financial records, and providing accounting guidance to other areas of the business.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed represent the major duties of this role, additional duties may be assigned.

• Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
• Analyze financial data and provide strategic recommendations to management
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations
• Manage and reconcile high volume and complex general ledger accounts
• Prepare and process complicated journal entries
• Collaborate with external auditors and provide support during audits
• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff
• Provide technical guidance and support to other departments on accounting-related matters
• Stay up-to-date with changes in accounting standards and regulations and implement changes as necessary

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an accounting role
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience with accounting software and systems
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Bachelors degree or equivalent working experience

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation
• Public accounting experience
• Experience in a management role
• Experience with statutory accounting and reporting
• Experience with PeopleSoft general ledger
• Experience with Infor general ledger
• Experience with Hyperion Financial Management
• Experience with Smartview adhoc grid data retrieval and reporting
• Experience with Oracle general ledger
• Experience with financial modeling
• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

General Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Jobs are sedentary if traversing activities are required only occasionally.

Physical/Environmental Activities

Must be able to travel to multiple locations for work (i.e. travel to attend meetings, events, conferences). Occasionally

What We Offer

As a Florida Blue employee, you will be at the heart of GuideWell's vision - to lead the nation in transforming health through compassionate, connected, and technology-enabled care that delivers personalized value and empowered living.

• Medical, dental, vision, life and global travel health insurance;
• Income protection benefits: life insurance, short- and long-term disability programs;
• Leave programs to support personal circumstances;
• Retirement Savings Plan including employer match;
• Paid time off, volunteer time off, 10 holidays and 2 well-being days;
• Additional voluntary benefits available; and
• A comprehensive wellness program

Employee benefits are designed to align with federal and state employment laws. Benefits may vary based on the state in which work is performed. Benefits for intern, part-time and seasonal employees may differ.

To support your financial wellbeing, we offer competitive pay as well as opportunities for incentive or commission compensation. We also conduct regular annual reviews with pay for performance considerations for base pay increases.

Annualized Salary Range: $84,500 - $137,300

Typical Annualized Hiring Range: $84,500 - $105,600

Final pay will be determined with consideration of market competitiveness, internal equity, and the job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience you bring.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to cultivating a work experience where everyone feels like they belong and can perform at their best in pursuit of our mission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.