Senior Accountant

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Perform professional accounting work involving compilation, consolidation, and analysis of accounting and finance information for the production of financial statements and reports. Applies accounting techniques and standard practices to the classification and recording of financial transactions. Specific duties vary by department and may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: preparation of journal entries, fixed asset or inventory accounting, preparation of trial balance or financial statements, cost accounting, bank account reconciliations, accurate tracking and recording various income and expense activity and suspense account items, proper tracking and recording of receivables, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree
• 5 years of relevant, progressive accounting experience
• Experience with PC-based spreadsheet and data processing applications
• Accounting experience

Nice To Haves

• Education in Accounting or a related field
• Healthcare Experience
• Experience with PC-based spreadsheet and data processing applications, heavy concentration with Microsoft excel (formatting, calculations, pivot tables)
• Experience with bookkeeping, collections and/or cash posting

Responsibilities

• Applies accounting techniques and standard practices to the classification and recording of financial transactions.
• Prepares financial and business-related analysis.
• Classifies, examines, and analyzes accounting records and prepares related financial reports and statements.
• May serve on or lead project teams for special projects.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

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