• Harrisburg, PA
    13 days ago

    Job Description

    Position Description

    Base pay is influenced by several factors including a candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, and anticipated contributions to meet the needs of the business, along with internal pay equity and external market-driven rates. The salary range displayed has not been adjusted for geographical location. This range has been created in good faith based on information known to Capital Blue Cross at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. Capital Blue Cross offers a comprehensive benefits packaging including Medical, Dental & Vision coverage, a Retirement Plan, generous time off including Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Volunteer time off, an Incentive Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, and more.

    At Capital Blue Cross, we promise to go the extra mile for our team and our community. This promise is at the heart of our culture, and it's why our employees consistently vote us one of the "Best Places to Work in PA."

    The Accountant II prepares, analyzes, and reviews the general ledger, account reconciliations and financial statements for Capital Blue Cross and its affiliates, subject to GAAP and STAT rules.

    Responsibilities and Qualifications

    • Prepares general ledger subsidiary schedules, journals and work papers including balancing and posting.
    • Prepares accounting schedules, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to support internal reporting and internal and external audits.
    • Reviews own work for accuracy. Prepares forms and financial statements for statutory reporting.
    • Uses Workday as our primary ERP. May support special projects.
    • Provides support to periodic audits.
    • Prepares and maintains system documentation.

    Location:

    • This position is classified hybrid, which requires onsite work in Harrisburg, PA on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

    Skills:

    • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with various departments as well as with department management personnel.
    • Ability to adapt to a changing work environment.
    • Basic to intermediate. analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to work in a team.

    Knowledge:

    • Basic knowledge of GAAP. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

    Experience:

    • 2 years of relevant accounting experience.

    Education and Certifications:

    • Bachelor''s degree in accounting or a related field or additional 4 years of equivalent experience in lieu of degree

    Physical Demands:

    • While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands and fingers, talk, hear, and see.
    • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 5 pounds.

    About Us

    We recognize that work is a part of life, not separate from it, and foster a flexible environment where your health and wellbeing are prioritized. At Capital you will work alongside a caring team of supportive colleagues and be encouraged to volunteer in your community. We value your professional and personal growth by investing heavily in training and continuing education, so you have the tools to do your best as you develop your career. And by doing your best, you'll help us live our mission of improving the health and well-being of our members and the communities in which they live.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHarrisburg, PA
    IndustryInsurance
    Company Size2,000 to 2,499 employees
    Websitehttps://www.bcbs.com/about-us/careers

    About Company

    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.

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Equity Securitiesunmatched
    • External Auditunmatched
    • Financial Statementsunmatched
    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • Internal Auditunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Regulatory Reportsunmatched
    • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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