Accounting Analyst

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Analyst position is an opportunity to become directly involved in the monthly closing process and daily operations of the Corporate Accounting area within the Controllers Division. The Accounting Analyst uses a variety of computer software packages and other financial system reports to assist in posting journal entries to the general ledger, to reconcile various general ledger accounts, and to report, analyze, and reconcile financial data related to premium and claims for various BCBSMA products and lines of business. The Accounting Analyst will be someone with solid analytical skills who enjoys the research and reconciliation process, has strict attention to detail, and can work independently while meeting deadlines. This role is eligible for the following personas: Mobile. Candidates local to Boston, MA are preferred. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties.

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills
• The ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a time sensitive environment and meet monthly deadlines
• Desire to grow and learn in the accounting field
• BA/BS Degree in Accounting or related field
• Strong work ethic
• 1-3 years of experience in Accounting or related field desired
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel/Access
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain a variety of spreadsheets/pivot tables from daily/monthly data files to support journal entries.
• Prepare numerous journal entries related to stop loss insurance premiums, cash and claims.
• Prepare numerous account reconciliations.
• Utilize various data software packages to support/analyze data related to claims/premium activity.
• Work in team environment to maintain Stop Loss Contract System and Oracle accounting subledger
• Communicate with stop loss customers for claim payments, work with account payable and Run EOR for customers and account executives
• Prepare wire requests for claim payments and update ESL with payment information.

Benefits

• You will gain knowledge and experience in the accounting field within the health insurance industry
• Work in a team friendly environment
• Be set on a career path that sets you up for success and opportunities for growth
• Have access to numerous benefits that promote a healthy work life balance for all associates
• paid time off
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• a suite of well-being benefits to eligible employees

What This Job Offers

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