What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant Financial Reporting position at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi?
*This is NOT a remote position. It reports onsite in Flowood, Mississippi with no remote or hybrid capacity.*
Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting
Job Summary:
The Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting completes a wide range of responsibilities to ensure timely and accurate financial statements, which includes preparing and reporting internal and external financial statements and reports, recording and reconciling monthly financial statement data, providing monthly general ledger variance analysis, facilitating audit inquiries, preparing various state-mandated filings, and medical loss ratio monitoring and reporting.
Job-Specific Requirements:
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
· Demonstrates progress in obtaining CPA certification.
· Must have at least 2 years of experience working at the staff accountant level.
· Knowledge of working GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
· PC skills required to include the Microsoft Office suite.
· Must have strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Insurance accounting background or working SAP (Statutory Accounting Principles) knowledge preferred.
· Experience using a Mainframe or PC based Financial Software Package is preferred.
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is an Equal opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that is worth approximately one-third of the salary compensation. Our benefits program is among the best in the health care field. We are looking for employees who can bring their experience, expertise and dedication to work for our customers.
