Accountant II

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

21h

About The Position

Applies accounting principles within an assigned area of accounting and creates and interprets financial reports. The role does not manage people and reports to the Manager, Accounts Receivable. It works with BCBSLA personnel at all levels, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, financial institutions, external auditors, and regulatory agencies as needed. Residency in or relocation to Louisiana is preferred. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for Louisiana Blue without employer-sponsored immigration support. The position examines, analyzes, and interprets accounting records; assists with financial statements and operating reports; processes journal entries; reconciles general ledger, accounts receivable, and accounts payable; and supports cash operations, audits, receivables reporting, and other departmental work. Duties are performed in a normal, clean office environment with normal noise levels. Work is predominantly performed while standing or sitting. Louisiana Blue properties are smoke- and tobacco-free. Background and pre-employment drug screening are conducted after an offer and before hire.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related finance field, or four years of related experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Three years of relevant accounting experience.
Strong math, organizational, and analytical skills.
Effective interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and complete tasks under time constraints.
Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, with a high level of competency in Excel.
Must be authorized to work in the United States for Louisiana Blue without employer-sponsored immigration sponsorship or support.

Nice To Haves

Accounts receivable experience.
Accounts payable experience.
PeopleSoft experience.
Banking experience.
Residency in or relocation to Louisiana.

Responsibilities

Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to provide advice or prepare statements.
Assist with monthly financial statements and other operating reports to support accurate and timely reporting.
Initiate and process journal entries in various accounts to reflect appropriate balances.
Reconcile general ledger, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, and resolve differences for monthly and/or year-end close.
Comply with laws and regulations associated with job duties and responsibilities.
Assist the Accounts Receivables Manager and/or lead with departmental special projects.
Assist the Director of Finance Operations with the monthly Aging Receivables Report.
Support Cash Operations reporting by reconciling bank statements with PeopleSoft accounts.
Assist with quarterly and year-end internal and external audit requests.
Assist with processing Board of Director payments and expense reports as necessary.
Prepare ad hoc reports and perform other duties as necessary or assigned within the scope of responsibilities.