Jobs · Accounting · Illinois

Accountant

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association · Chicago, IL · Yesterday
AccountingFull-time

About the role

This role is primarily responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial records, managing month-end processes, handling transactional tasks such as journal entries and payment processing, and preparing reports in compliance with accounting standards.

Responsibilities

  • Conducting reconciliations, analyzing variances, implementing process improvements, and collaborating with other departments.
  • Supporting audits and performing ad hoc financial analysis to aid decision-making and business initiatives.
  • Leading or assisting in the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and analyzing variances.
  • Preparing financial statements and reports in accordance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
  • Performing regular reconciliations of balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
  • Analyzing variances between actual and budgeted/forecasted figures, investigating discrepancies and providing explanations as needed.
  • Aiding in external and internal audits by providing necessary documentation, explanations, and support to auditors.
  • Implementing and maintaining internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
  • Identifying opportunities for process improvements in accounting procedures and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Collaborating with other departments, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and finance, to ensure accurate and timely financial information exchange.
  • Performing ad hoc financial analysis and projects as requested by management to support decision-making and business initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's Degree; or equivalent experience
  • Experience: 4+ Years accounting experience, including all aspects of the monthly close process, transaction processing, cash management, and financial record-keeping
  • Knowledge: Solid understanding of accounting principles, including GAAP. Ability to manage general ledger accounts, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions. Effective analytical skills to interpret financial data, identify trends, and make informed decisions. High attention to detail. Understanding of internal controls to safeguard financial assets, prevent fraud, and ensure compliance. Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities/projects under tight timeframes with a sense of urgency. Effective communication skills to clearly convey complex accounting issues to management, auditors, and other staff. Ability to understand complex accounting transactions and apply US GAAP and non-GAAP standards.
  • Skills: Certifications & Licenses Required: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Benefits

The Posting Range For This Position Is 73,654.77 - 97,263.19

A comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees.

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