What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant 1 position at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming?
Deep Roots. Solid Growth. Caring People.
Rooted in Wyoming! We are Blue Cross Blue Shield Wyoming: a not-for-profit health insurer with offices throughout the state. Ever since a small group of caring, persistent Wyoming women helped us put down roots in 1945, everything we do is aimed at better health care for the people of Wyoming.
Our Vision: We envision a future where integrity, compassion, and trust define a local health insurance experience. Committed to doing the right thing for our members, employees, and community, we strive to protect and contribute to the health and care of all we serve.
Our Mission: provide our members with access to local health insurance solutions that prioritize health, care, and well-being for those who call Wyoming home.
If our passion and purpose resonate with you, you may be who we are looking for. The role we are looking to fill:
Accountant 1
As an Accountant 1 with BCBSWY, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the accuracy of our financial reporting. You will be responsible for cash flow management, tax compliance and treasury functions, daily and monthly account reconciliations, preparing journal entries and resolving any discrepancies that arise. You will work closely with team members to analyze financial data and identify trends, and you will support both internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation. Additionally, you will manage various financial schedules, such as prepayments, property taxes and fixed assets as well as preparing relevant portions of a quarterly insurance report.
To be successful in this role you will need a basic knowledge of accounting software. Experience in Workday is preferred but not required. A strong knowledge of GAAP, SAP, tax regulations, and banking regulations is preferred.
Minimum qualifications include an earned associate degree in accounting, finance, or related field; earned bachelor’s degree is preferred. You must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables and formulas. You must also have strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry and analysis, good organizational and time management skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team are also necessary.
BCBSWY Employees Enjoy:
Best-In-Class Health Insurance at minimal to no-cost for BCBSWY employees! PLUS many other benefits along with highly competitive compensation!
Our compensation program is reviewed for competitive market match on an annual basis and employees are eligible for annual merit increases. Monthly incentives that are based on individual and company performance are also available to eligible employees and members of our Sales Team can realize generous performance-based commissions.
At BCBSWY our employees are provided best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays in addition to PTO annually, plus 8 paid volunteer hours, various wellness programs, and a dress code of "Dress for Your Day!" which can mean jeans every day (depending on your role).
Serving Those Who Call Wyoming Home.
Our positions are all based in Wyoming. Depending on the department and the position, eligible employees may be offered limited In-Office/WFH flexibility (for those positions that are offered limited WFH, there will be a required number of In-Office days per week/month depending on department). Executive level employees are required to reside full-time in Wyoming.
Our Selection Process:
Typically includes the following (NOTE: process steps may differ depending on role applied for)
- Review of your completed application and any additional submitted materials (e.g., cover letter, certifications, etc.) for minimum qualifications and skills alignment.
- Confirmation of Wyoming residency, intent to become a Wyoming resident, or reasonable commuter distance if Colorado resident.
- Recruiter Phone Screen.
- Possible Self-Assessment and/or Questionnaire.
- Initial interview with Hiring Manager.
- Possible 2nd Interview with Hiring Manager and/or additional Team members.
- Comprehensive Background Check.
BCBSWY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Qualified applicants are provided with an equal opportunity and selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
We use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility; we DO NOT sponsor applicants for work visas.
BCBSWY is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the application, selection, and hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: HR@BCBSWY.com
