Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
Senior Accountant
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55130
About Blue Cross
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is one of the most recognized and trusted health care brands in the world with 2.5 million members. We're committed to reinventing health care to improve health for our members and the community. We hope you'll join us.
How is this Role Important to Our Work?
The Senior Accountant plays a crucial role in maintaining the financial health of our organization. This position ensures the accuracy and integrity of our financial records by overseeing the preparation and review of financial transactions and statements. The Senior Accountant performs moderately complex reconciliations and manages month-end and year-end closing processes.
A Day in the Life:Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts.Prepare and/or review detailed journal entries.Prepare and record month-end accruals.Support the monthly general ledger close process.Perform moderately complex accounting reconciliations.Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide necessary documentation in support of audits.Assist in quarterly balance sheet fluctuation reviews.Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis and investigate issues providing explanations and interpretation.Provide recommendations for process improvements.Maintain and/or lead established moderately complex accounting projects as assigned by management.Assure policies and procedures are being followed in accordance with accounting and corporate policies.Nice to Have:
Bachelor's degree.Heath insurance experienceSAP experienceRequired Skills and Experiences:
5+ years of accounting experience. All relevant experience including work, education, transferable skills, and military experience will be considered.Strong written, oral and listening communication skills.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Experience with complex Microsoft Excel workbooks and formulas.1Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Role Designation:Hybrid Remote
Role designation definition: Teleworking is working full time remote. Hybrid is a combination of working onsite and remotely. Onsite is full-time onsite.
Make a difference
Blue Cross is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable Accommodation for Job Seekers with a Disability: If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to talent.acquisition@bluecrossmn.com.
All roles require a high school diploma (or equivalency) and legal authorization to work in the U.S.
Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® of Minnesota and Blue Plus® are nonprofit independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is one of the most recognized and trusted health care brands in the world with 2.5 million members. We're committed to reinventing health care to improve health for our members and the community. We hope you'll join us.
How is this Role Important to Our Work?
The Senior Accountant plays a crucial role in maintaining the financial health of our organization. This position ensures the accuracy and integrity of our financial records by overseeing the preparation and review of financial transactions and statements. The Senior Accountant performs moderately complex reconciliations and manages month-end and year-end closing processes.
A Day in the Life:Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts.Prepare and/or review detailed journal entries.Prepare and record month-end accruals.Support the monthly general ledger close process.Perform moderately complex accounting reconciliations.Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide necessary documentation in support of audits.Assist in quarterly balance sheet fluctuation reviews.Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis and investigate issues providing explanations and interpretation.Provide recommendations for process improvements.Maintain and/or lead established moderately complex accounting projects as assigned by management.Assure policies and procedures are being followed in accordance with accounting and corporate policies.Nice to Have:
Bachelor's degree.Heath insurance experienceSAP experienceRequired Skills and Experiences:
5+ years of accounting experience. All relevant experience including work, education, transferable skills, and military experience will be considered.Strong written, oral and listening communication skills.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Experience with complex Microsoft Excel workbooks and formulas.1Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Role Designation:Hybrid Remote
Role designation definition: Teleworking is working full time remote. Hybrid is a combination of working onsite and remotely. Onsite is full-time onsite.
Make a difference
Blue Cross is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable Accommodation for Job Seekers with a Disability: If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to talent.acquisition@bluecrossmn.com.
All roles require a high school diploma (or equivalency) and legal authorization to work in the U.S.
Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® of Minnesota and Blue Plus® are nonprofit independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.