Staff Accountant

Arkansas Blue Cross

Little Rock, AR

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Certifications, Administrator Documentation, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Analysis Skills, Billing, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Coaching, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Quality, Deductive Reasoning, Detail Oriented, Educational Methods, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Insurance, Internal Audit, Interpersonal Skills, Journal Entries, Mathematics, Mentoring, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Reconciliation, Relationship Management, Sales Management, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Little Rock, AR

POSTED

22 days ago

To learn more about Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Hiring Policies, please click here. 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 preferred 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 Making • Analytical Problem Solving • Applied Mathematics • Collaborative Communications • Critical Thinking • Cross-Functional Planning • Data Analysis • Data Management • Deductive Reasoning • Document Recording • Information Ordering • Interpersonal Relationship Management • Mathematics • Microsoft Excel • Microsoft Office • Microsoft PowerPoint • Object Recognition • Oral Communications • Performing Administrative Activities • Researching • Sound Judgment • Time Management • Written 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. • 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. 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: Tuition reimbursement. 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.

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