Financial Accountant I (Hybrid)

CareFirst•Baltimore, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision and general direction of senior-level accounting personnel, the Financial Accountant I performs entry-level professional accounting work, including preparing basic financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations of financial data, and financial reports from the General Ledger. The role verifies general ledger data through monthly reconciliations and analyses, researches and resolves outstanding issues, and provides management with timely updates on reconciliation and project status. The accountant works with internal and external information suppliers to ensure journal entries and schedules are accurate, prepares monthly journal entries with supporting documentation, and contributes to special projects involving accounting research, issue resolution, and financial data analysis. The position also supports departmental effectiveness through cross-training, procedure documentation, and assistance with audit requests.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field, or an additional four years of relevant work experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge and understanding of accounting software.
Proficiency with user interface and query software, such as Microsoft Access.
Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, such as Oracle PeopleSoft.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain monthly reconciliations and analyses that verify general ledger activity against source documentation.
Research and resolve outstanding reconciliation issues and initiate corrective procedural or transactional controls.
Provide management with timely, informative updates on reconciliation status and relevant projects.
Work with internal and external suppliers of information to ensure the accuracy of journal entries and schedules.
Prepare monthly journal entries and supporting transactional or analytical documentation in time to meet divisional goals and deadlines.
Perform accounting research, simple analyses, and financial trending to resolve material issues and verify the integrity of financial statement data.
Cross-train colleagues, document procedures, and assist with audit requests.