Senior Accountant

Company :

Highmark Health

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.

* Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

* Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

Required

* Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree

Preferred

* None

EXPERIENCE

Required

* 5 years of relevant, progressive accounting experience

* Experience with PC-based spreadsheet and data processing applications

* Accounting experience

Preferred

* Education in Accounting or a related field

* 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

* Possesses and applies a broad and in-depth knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices and processes of the specific field or discipline. Possesses significant expertise to complete complex assignments and ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems. Makes decisions that refine and improve known practices or develops new approaches.

* Assignments are broad in scope and require depth of knowledge as well as ingenuity and originality. Solves complex problems often taking a new perspective using existing solutions.

* 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…