Accountant, Financial Reporting

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi • Flowood, MS

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About The Position

The Staff Accountant, Financial Reporting completes a wide range of tasks to help ensure timely and accurate financial statements. The role assists with preparing and reporting internal and external financial statements and reports, recording and reconciling monthly financial statement data, and providing monthly general ledger variance analysis. It also facilitates audit inquiries, prepares various state-mandated filings, and promotes a teamwork environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, meeting the 150-hour requirement for eligibility to sit for the Certified Public Accountant exam.
• Minimum GPA of 3.25.
• Working knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• PC skills, including the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Insurance accounting background or working knowledge of SAP (Statutory Accounting Principles).
• Experience using a mainframe or PC-based financial software package.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and reporting of internal and external financial statements and reports.
• Record and reconcile monthly financial statement data.
• Provide monthly general ledger variance analysis.
• Facilitate audit inquiries.
• Prepare various state-mandated filings.
• Promote a teamwork environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package described as worth approximately one-third of salary compensation.

What This Job Offers

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