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College Co-op: Accounting Analyst

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
  • Philadelphia, PA
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    About the Hiring Department

    Corporate Accounting Shared Services is responsible for gathering, recording, analyzing, and interpreting financial information to support sound business decision-making. The department reports on the company's financial performance and partners with leadership to support strategic planning and the achievement of organizational goals.

    Position Overview

    The Accounting Analyst Co‑op will support the Corporate Accounting team with general ledger activities and financial reporting processes. This role provides hands-on experience in a corporate accounting environment and exposure to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Prepare journal entries for assigned general ledger accounts.
    • Perform general ledger account reconciliations and investigate variances.
    • Assist with balancing and other routine reconciliations.
    • Support month-end, quarter-end, and annual close processes in accordance with established deadlines.
    • Assist accountants with the preparation of schedules and research related to account variances.
    • Respond to internal inquiries and requests for information related to assigned accounts.
    • Participate in special projects and accounting analyses as needed.
    • Ensure work is completed accurately, timely, and in compliance with company policies and procedures.

    Required Qualifications

    • Pursing a degree in Accounting or Finance.
    • Completion of at least 2-3 accounting courses.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
    • Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
    • Demonstrated ability to follow through on tasks and work independently as well as part of a team.

    Accepted Majors:

    • Accounting
    • Finance

    Classification:

    • Junior or Senior undergraduate students
    • Recent graduate (must be within one year or less of the program start date)

    IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.

    Must have an Android or iOS device which is compatible with the free Microsoft Authenticator app.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPhiladelphia, 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
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Business Supportunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Corporate Complianceunmatched
    • Corporate Policiesunmatched
    • Decision Supportunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Follow Throughunmatched
    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • Journal Entriesunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Project Evaluationunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Request for Information (RFI)unmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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