Staff Accountant Associate

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.
• Experience: Prior accounting experience desirable.

Skills & Abilities

• Critical thinking, decision making, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-Oriented
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access and Powerpoint)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Essential Skills & Abilities

• Analytical Decision Making
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Applied Mathematics
• Collaborative Communications
• Cross-Functional Planning
• Data Analysis
• Data Management
• Deductive Reasoning
• Document Recording
• Information Ordering
• Interpersonal Relationship Management
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information
• Mathematics
• Object Recognition
• Oral Communications
• Performing Administrative Activities
• Researching
• Sound Judgment
• Time Management
• Written Communication

Responsibilities

• Affords assistance with financial reporting audits, working with the internal audits, Arkansas Insurance Department, independent auditors, and/or Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
• May assist in special projects, as directed.
• May be required to analyze and review financial statements for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Performs general accounting functions, including but not limited to preparation of journal entries, coding of invoices, accounting analysis and reconciliation.
• Prepares supporting financial data as required.
• Reconciles, confirms and maintains general ledger accounts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Analytical Decision Making
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Applied Mathematics
• Collaborative Communications
• Cross-Functional Planning
• Data Analysis
• Data Management
• Deductive Reasoning
• Document Recording
• Information Ordering
• Interpersonal Relationship Management
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information
• Mathematics
• Object Recognition
• Oral Communications
• Performing Administrative Activities
• Researching
• Sound Judgment
• Time Management
• Written Communication