Staff Accountant
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at Arkansas Blue Cross. Little Rock · full-time · $57,970–$68,100 base.
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What you'll do
- Check financial statements for accuracy, completeness and compliance with accounting rules
- Prepare journal entries, code invoices, analyze accounts and reconcile balances
- Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare the financial data needed for reporting
- Support financial audits involving internal teams, state regulators and external auditors
- Review colleagues’ work and coach accountants with less experience
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; finance graduates need Intermediate Accounting I and II
- At least three years of accounting experience, or a related master’s degree plus at least one year of experience
Who this fits
This senior accounting role suits someone who can review peers’ work and coach less experienced accountants. You’ll work hybrid from Little Rock, with at least three days in the office each week. The job requires careful handling of confidential information and adherence to separation-of-duties guidelines.
From the employer
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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
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
- Minimum three (3) years' accounting experience. OR applicable Masters in related field with minimum one (1) years' experience.
ESSENTIAL ABILITIES
- Organizational
- Detail Oriented
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
LOCATION
This is a hybrid role in our Little Rock, AR, location, requiring a minimum of three days in office weekly.
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 CommunicationResponsibilities
• 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
Hiring Range
$57,970.00 - $68,100.00
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
RegularADA 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.