What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Highmark Health?
**Company :**
Highmark Inc.
**Job Description :**
**JOB SUMMARY**
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.
**ESSENTIAL 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.
May assist with training new employees.
Other duties as assigned or requested.
**EDUCATION**
**Required**
High School / GED
**Substitutions**
None
**Preferred**
None
**EXPERIENCE**
**Required**
Experience with PC-based spreadsheet and data processing applications
3 years in accounting (exempted experience requirements effective August 2016)
**Preferred**
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
**LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS**
**Required**
None
**Preferred**
None
**SKILLS**
Knows and applies principles, practices and processes within the specific field or discipline. Building higher-level knowledge and skills. Gathers and analyzes information, designs and tests solutions to problems, and formulates plans.
Performs work that is varied and somewhat difficult. Solves a range of problems by analyzing possible solutions using standard processes.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong relationship building skills.
Client focused with strong business acumen.
Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure independently and as part of a team.
Ability to think strategically and act proactively to create strong trust and confidence with business units.
Strong innovative problem-solving capabilities.
**Language (Other than English):**
None
**Travel Requirement:**
0% - 25%
**PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS**
**Position Type**
Office-based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Occasionally
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
Yes
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Never
**_Disclaimer:_** _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._
**_Compliance Requirement_** _: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies._
_As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy._
_Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
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Req ID: J215744
Highmark Inc.
**Job Description :**
**JOB SUMMARY**
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.
**ESSENTIAL 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.
May assist with training new employees.
Other duties as assigned or requested.
**EDUCATION**
**Required**
High School / GED
**Substitutions**
None
**Preferred**
None
**EXPERIENCE**
**Required**
Experience with PC-based spreadsheet and data processing applications
3 years in accounting (exempted experience requirements effective August 2016)
**Preferred**
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
**LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS**
**Required**
None
**Preferred**
None
**SKILLS**
Knows and applies principles, practices and processes within the specific field or discipline. Building higher-level knowledge and skills. Gathers and analyzes information, designs and tests solutions to problems, and formulates plans.
Performs work that is varied and somewhat difficult. Solves a range of problems by analyzing possible solutions using standard processes.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong relationship building skills.
Client focused with strong business acumen.
Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure independently and as part of a team.
Ability to think strategically and act proactively to create strong trust and confidence with business units.
Strong innovative problem-solving capabilities.
**Language (Other than English):**
None
**Travel Requirement:**
0% - 25%
**PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS**
**Position Type**
Office-based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Occasionally
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
Yes
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Never
**_Disclaimer:_** _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._
**_Compliance Requirement_** _: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies._
_As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy._
_Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
EEO is The Law
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity ( _[ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to Accountant )
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact number below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at [ Email address blocked ] - Click here to apply to Accountant
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
Req ID: J215744
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