Accountant, Financial Reporting

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Job Summary –

The Staff Accountant, Financial Reporting completes a wide range of tasks resulting in ensuring timely and accurate financial statements to include assisting in the preparation and reporting of internal and external financial statements and reports, recording and reconciling monthly financial statement data, providing monthly general ledger variance analysis, facilitating audit inquiries, preparing various state-mandated filings, and promoting a teamwork environment.

Job-Specific Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field (150 hour requirement is met as to be eligible to sit for the Certified Public Accountant exam), with a minimum GPA of 3.25.
• Working knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• PC skills required to include the Microsoft Office suite.
• Must have strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Insurance accounting background or working SAP (Statutory Accounting Principles) knowledge preferred.
• Experience using a Mainframe or PC based Financial Software Package is preferred.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is an Equal opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that is worth approximately one-third of the salary compensation. Our benefits program is among the best in the health care field. We are looking for employees who can bring their experience, expertise and dedication to work for our customers.