Staff Accountant

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield seeks an Accountant to prepare and review financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and allocation methods. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, with a preference for CPA certification and at least three years of accounting experience.

Your role includes analyzing financial statements, assisting with audits, and performing advanced accounting functions. Strong oral and written communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' accounting experience or relevant Master's degree with at least one year of experience.
• Successful completion of Intermediate Accounting I & II required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and review financial statements for completeness and compliance.
• Assist with financial reporting audits and special projects.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts.

Skills

Oral & Written Communication

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Organizational

Detail Oriented

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Job description

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.
• Finance degree: successful completion of Intermediate Accounting I & II required.
• Licensing/Certification: CPA preferred.
• Experience: Minimum three (3) years' accounting experience, or applicable Master’s in a related field with minimum one (1) year of 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.

Additional 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

• Analyze and review financial statements for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Assist in special projects, as directed.
• Assist with financial reporting audits, working with internal audits, the Arkansas Insurance Department, independent auditors, and/or Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
• Perform advanced accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, coding of invoices, accounting analysis and reconciliation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Prepare supporting financial data as required.
• Reconcile, confirm, and maintain general ledger accounts.
• Review the work of peers, providing coaching and mentoring to less experienced accountants.