Staff Accountant

Arkansas Blue Cross; Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Blue Cross is seeking an Accountant to prepare, analyze and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP and enterprise allocation methods. The hybrid role is based in Little Rock, AR, requiring a minimum of three days in office weekly.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 3+ years accounting experience (or 1 year with a related master's), and CPA preferred. Proficiency in Excel and strong confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 3+ years of accounting experience or 1 year with a related master's.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and reviews financial statements for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Assists in special projects as directed.
• Assists with financial reporting audits with internal audits and external bodies.
• Performs journal entries, invoicing coding, accounting analysis and reconciliation.
• Prepares supporting financial data as required.
• Reconciles and maintains general ledger accounts.
• Mentors peers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Microsoft Excel

Written communication

Time management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

To learn more about Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Hiring Policies, please click here.

Job Summary

The Accountant prepares, analyzes and reviews financial statements using accounting principles in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and enterprise allocation methods.

Requirements

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. If degree is in Finance, successful completion of Intermediate Accounting I & II required.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

• Minimum three (3) years' accounting experience. OR applicable Masters in related field with minimum one (1) years' experience.

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES

• Organizational
• Detail Oriented
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

LOCATION

This is a hybrid role in our Little Rock, AR, location, requiring a minimum of three days in office weekly.

Skills

• Analytical Decision Making
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Applied Mathematics
• Collaborative Communications
• Critical Thinking
• Cross-Functional Planning
• Data Analysis
• Data Management
• Deductive Reasoning
• Document Recording
• Information Ordering
• Interpersonal Relationship Management
• Mathematics
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Object Recognition
• Oral Communications
• Performing Administrative Activities
• Researching
• Sound Judgment
• Time Management
• Written Communication

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and reviews financial statements for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Assists in special projects, as directed.
• Assists with financial reporting audits, working with the internal audits, Arkansas Insurance Department, independent auditors, and/or Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
• Performs advanced accounting functions, including but not limited to preparation of journal entries, coding of invoices, accounting analysis and reconciliation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Prepares supporting financial data as required.
• Reconciles, confirms and maintains general ledger accounts.
• Reviews the work of peers providing coaching and mentoring to less experienced accountants.

Hiring Range

$52,400.00 - $68,100.00

Security Requirements

This position is identified as level three (3). This position must ensure the security and confidentiality of records and information to prevent substantial harm, embarrassment, inconvenience, or unfairness to any individual on whom information is maintained. The integrity of information must be maintained as outlined in the company Administrative Manual.

Segregation of Duties

Segregation of duties will be used to ensure that errors or irregularities are prevented or detected on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of business. This position must adhere to the segregation of duties guidelines in the Administrative Manual.

Employment Type

Regular

ADA Requirements

1.1 General Office Worker, Sedentary, Campus Travel - Someone who normally works in an office setting or remotely and routinely travels for work within walking distance of location of primary work assignment.