Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Analysis Skills, Cash Management, Cash-Basis Accounting, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Disbursements, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Finance, Finance Software, Financial Audit, Financial Reporting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Internal Audit, Journal Entries, Microsoft Excel, Operational Support, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Research Skills, Root Cause Analysis, Support Documentation, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management, Variance Analysis, Writing Skills
Your Role
The Experienced Accountant is responsible for performing critical cash accounting activities that support the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Company's financial records. Reporting to the Cash Accounting Supervisor, this role manages daily cash transactions, prepares journal entries, completes account reconciliations, and helps ensure an efficient and well-controlled month-end close process. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to independently research and resolve accounting issues. This position also requires adaptability, strong systems aptitude, and the ability to communicate effectively across departments while maintaining clear, audit-ready procedures and documentation.
Your Knowledge and Experience
- Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; or equivalent experience
- Requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in accounting or audit
- Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and core accounting processes
- Experience working with ERP systems and financial applications preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze data and support reconciliations efficiently
- Demonstrated ability to learn independently and quickly apply new processes, systems, and documentation
- Strong systems aptitude, sound problem-solving skills, and effective written and verbal communication skills
Your Work
In this role, you will:
- Prepare and post daily journal entries for cash receipts and disbursements with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness
- Review system-generated journal entries and prepare manual and accrual entries required to support an accurate month-end close
- Maintain general ledger account integrity by preparing reconciliations, analyzing variances, and resolving reconciling items with appropriate supporting documentation
- Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to help ensure complete and timely financial reporting
- Prepare and submit quarterly dues receipts testing within the Archer system in accordance with established controls and deadlines
- Reconcile dues activity recorded in Facets claims systems to daily postings in the general ledger and investigate discrepancies to resolution
- Research accounting discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement or coordinate timely corrective actions
- Develop, maintain, and enhance desk-level procedures and process documentation to support operational consistency and strong internal controls
- Prepare and organize documentation to support internal and external audit requests and demonstrate compliance with control requirements
- Contribute to special projects, process improvements, and other accounting assignments as needed
Your Work
In this role, you will:
- Prepare and post daily journal entries for cash receipts and disbursements with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness
- Review system-generated journal entries and prepare manual and accrual entries required to support an accurate month-end close
- Maintain general ledger account integrity by preparing reconciliations, analyzing variances, and resolving reconciling items with appropriate supporting documentation
- Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to help ensure complete and timely financial reporting
- Prepare and submit quarterly dues receipts testing within the Archer system in accordance with established controls and deadlines
- Reconcile dues activity recorded in Facets claims systems to daily postings in the general ledger and investigate discrepancies to resolution
- Research accounting discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement or coordinate timely corrective actions
- Develop, maintain, and enhance desk-level procedures and process documentation to support operational consistency and strong internal controls
- Prepare and organize documentation to support internal and external audit requests and demonstrate compliance with control requirements
- Contribute to special projects, process improvements, and other accounting assignments as needed
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
At the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), we provide business strategy, technical support and consulting expertise to 36 Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies across the nation, employing more than 1,000 of the best strategic thinkers in the industry. We are a Brand manager that sets quality control standards for the 36 independent companies that use the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Brands, and we serve as a trade association that represents these Blue companies. It is through our involvement that the Blues companies share a united vision and strategy while also benefiting from the local strength of all member companies.
2,000 to 2,499 employees
https://www.bcbs.com/about-us/careers