Staff Accountant

Arkansas Blue Cross; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Blue Cross is seeking an Accountant to prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP and enterprise allocation methods. The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, CPA eligible, and 3+ years of accounting experience (or a related Master's with 1 year).

You will work with Microsoft Office tools, perform journal entries, reconciliations, and support audits, collaborating with teams to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. If degree is in Finance, successful completion of Intermediate Accounting I & II required.
• CPA eligible.
• Minimum three (3) years' accounting experience. OR applicable Masters in related field with minimum one (1) years' experience.

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.

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

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

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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

CPA eligible.

EXPERIENCE

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

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITIES

Oral & Written Communication

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Organizational

Detail Oriented

Proficiency using Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

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.

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.