Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE: 
Responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting financial data as well as preparing reports, models, presentations and recommendations for leaders of a business or clients. Interfaces regularly with project managers and task leads. Supports moderately complex projects. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares various accounting and financial reports, analyzes and verifies data and financial reports to produce the financial results for assigned business units and challenge accounting processes.
• Investigates and researches problem account reconciliation on an as-assigned basis in order to improve controls over general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, and balance sheet activity.  Analyzes trends, calculates and verifies data. Interfaces with other areas to develop reporting specifications, methods and procedures, and prioritizes requests.
• Performs moderately to complex analysis, gathers, compiles and interprets financial data to ensure compliance with applicable regulations or guidelines, identify trends and provide insight for decision making. Analyzes and prepare journal entries, monthly account reconciliation, responding to internal and external auditors, management, and finance department inquiries.
• Responds to supervisor, manager, director, and executive inquiries, handles special requests, researches moderately complex accounting issues.  Prepares financial data for presentation to upper management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Position does not have direct reports but is expected to assist in guiding and mentoring less experienced staff. May lead a team of matrixed resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, related field or equivalent technical training OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Licenses/Certifications Preferred:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Eligible.

Experience: 3 years Accounting/financial experience. Good understanding of GAPP, STAT, and federal regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare insurance industry experience strongly preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Basic knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Proficient with financial analysis software (i.e., Delphi Technology, Oracle E-Business Suite Financials, Longview).
• Proficient with database entry and query software.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.

  Salary Range: $59,616 - $118,404
  

  Salary Range Disclaimer

  The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

  Department

  Operational and Management

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer.  It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

  Where To Apply

  Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers

  Federal Disc/Physical Demand

  Note:  The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position.  Occasional walking or standing is required.  The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects.  The associate must frequently talk and hear.  Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

  Sponsorship in US

  Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship

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