Staff Accountant Associate

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield; Little Rock (AR); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield seeks a Staff Accountant Associate responsible for preparing and analyzing financial statements in compliance with GAAP. Applicants need a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with at least three years of accounting experience. This role offers a supportive culture and various employee incentives, including onsite wellness programs and a focus on community engagement.

Benefits

Onsite gym

Healthy eating incentives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; CPA eligibility preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting experience required.
• Experience in financial analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and reviews financial statements for completeness and accuracy.
• Assists with financial reporting audits and special projects.
• Prepares journal entries and maintains general ledger accounts.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Oral & Written Communication

Data Analysis

Decision Making

Detail Oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Staff Accountant Associate

Apply remote type Flex locations Little Rock, AR Northwest Arkansas Corporate Building time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R0013025

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

Applicants must be eligible to begin work on the date of hire. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. ARKANSAS BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD will NOT sponsor applicants for work visas in this position.

Arkansas Blue Cross is only seeking applicants for remote positions from the following states:

Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin.

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 MakingAnalytical Problem SolvingApplied MathematicsCollaborative CommunicationsCritical ThinkingCross-Functional PlanningData AnalysisData ManagementDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingInterpersonal Relationship ManagementMathematicsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerPointObject RecognitionOral CommunicationsPerforming Administrative ActivitiesResearchingSound JudgmentTime ManagementWritten 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.v• 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.

Certifications

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.

About Us

Arkansas Blue Cross is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in Central Arkansas. Why?

We Love our Employees

At Arkansas Blue Cross, we care about the health, wellness, and education of our employees. We offer many great incentives such as:

Club Blue, a free, onsite gym to encourage exercise.

Green Leaf Grill and Green Leaf Grill Express, onsite restaurants in Little Rock that promote healthy eating.

Incentives for wellness education and exercise

We Love our Culture

The average tenure is 10 years with hundreds of employees having been here 15 years or longer.

Our inclusive culture brings employees together to connect while celebrating our differences.

We Love our Community

Our employees often volunteer within their communities, at charity events, walks and runs, schools and nonprofits.

When disasters strike, our employees help wherever they are needed. It’s just another way we show that Blue cares.