Accountant II

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Applies the principles of accounting within an assigned area of accounting. This position will also create and interpret financial reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Accounting, Finance, or related finance field required
• Four years of related experience can be used in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• 3 years of relevant accounting experience required
• Strong math, organizational and analytical skills.
• Effective interpersonal and oral/written communication skills are necessary as well as the ability to work independently.
• Must be able to complete tasks under time constraints.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft applications with a high level of competency in Excel

Nice To Haves

• Accounts Receivables experience preferred.
• Accounts Payables experience preferred.
• PeopleSoft experience preferred
• Banking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examines, analyzes, and interprets accounting records for the purpose of giving advice or preparing statements.
• Assist with monthly financial statements and other operating reports in order to present accurate and timely financial statements
• Initiates and processes journal entries into various accounts to adequately reflect appropriate account balances.
• Reconciles general ledger, accounts receivables, and accounts payables; resolves differences in order to close the books accurately on a monthly and/or year-end basis.
• Accountable for complying with all laws and regulations associated with duties and responsibilities.
• Assist Accounts Receivables Manager and/or lead on special projects as needed within the department.
• Assist Director of Finance Operations with monthly Aging Receivables Report.
• Assist with Cash Operations reporting by reconciling bank statements with PeopleSoft account.
• Assist with Quarterly and Year-end internal and external audit requests.
• Assist with processing Board of Director payments and expense reports, as necessary.
• Ad hoc reports and other duties as necessary
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities.

Benefits

• We take great strides to ensure our employees have the resources to live well, be healthy, continue learning, develop skills, grow professionally and serve our local communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level