Accountant- Intermediate

Independent Health • Buffalo, NY

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About The Position

The Accountant-Intermediate is responsible for the efficient and accurate completion of monthly and annual financial reports and supporting audit schedules. This involves gathering necessary information, utilizing available resources to resolve differences, and maintaining the general ledger system. The role requires resolving differences and providing analytical review of financial statements to management. The company, Independent Health Family of Companies, headquartered in Buffalo, NY, serves nearly 400,000 members and provides innovative health care products and benefits designed to engage consumers in their health and well-being. Established in 1980, its comprehensive portfolio includes Pharmacy Benefit Dimensions, Reliance Rx, Nova Healthcare Administrators, Care for You and the Independent Health Foundation. The company fosters a culture that promotes growth, innovation, and collaboration, driven by core values such as Passionate, Caring, Respectful, Trustworthy, Collaborative, and Accountable. They are committed to creating a safe space where all people and ideas are welcomed, encouraging learning and dialogue, and caring for the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required. An additional four (4) years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Three (3) years of experience in accounting required.
• Working knowledge and experience with general ledger systems and spreadsheets required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify problems and variances and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Proven examples of displaying the IH values: Passionate, Caring, Respectful, Trustworthy, Collaborative and Accountable.

Nice To Haves

• CPA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries by gathering appropriate documentation.
• Prepare and review supporting monthly, quarterly and annual schedules for audit and management.
• Respond to internal and external requests within the required timeframe.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements utilizing both GAAP and SAP methods.
• Review accounts payable invoices for accurate general ledger coding as needed.
• Provide analytical summaries of financial statements and supporting schedules by generating, developing and maintaining standard reports such as the variance analysis.
• Investigate any variances in account reconciliations prior to close and document findings with proposed solutions.
• Create, develop, and generate financial summary reports for management by using report writer applications in Workday or other accounting software/applications.
• Prepare corporate tax returns as assigned.
• Complete standard monthly reports by scheduled dates.
• Maintain knowledge of GAAP, SAP and tax reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with senior accountant or manager to maintain the flow of information within the accounting department and other departments by initiating requests for information or other means.
• Recommend and develop processes that will create efficiency.
• Participate on departmental teams/task groups as required.
• Investigate month-end differences and resolve within 30 days of the close.
• Report findings to accounting team members and manager in written form.
• Develop or update procedure documentation for department procedure manual.
• Understand and interpret new concepts and various information with the ability to present ideas in their simplest form and view with a global perspective.
• Produce timely financial information to management to meet monthly deadlines.

Benefits

• first-class perks, benefits
• scorecard incentive
• full range of benefits
• generous paid time off
• reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees