Accountant I 29943 - Solving IT

One of the largest health insurers in the nation is focused on continuously building an industry-defining, world-class IT capability. Healthcare is forever evolving, especially due to emerging technologies, making this a great experience to add to your resume. Come join their winning team!

This contract to hire role as an Accountant I in Chicago, IL is responsible to monitor, research, and balance by supporting the preparation of financial reporting and statements for collecting and preparing lower level journal entries and account reconciliations.

Responsibilities:

•        Monitor, research, and balance by supporting the preparation of financial reporting and statements for collecting and preparing lower level journal entries and account reconciliations.

•        Reviewing, approving and routing different miscellaneous transactions requests and on accounts like claims, premiums, administrative expenses and gain/loss.

•        Supports audits by gathering and explaining lower levels requested examples, procedures, and supporting information for audit MAR control quarterly testing.

•        Ensures areas of responsibility is operating with appropriate financial controls.

•        Evaluating data for reasonableness and researching questions or troubleshooting errors that may involve several systems at lower level complexity.

•        In addition, responsible for performing the department systems lower level testing activities and implementation.

Job Requirements:



•        College degree in accounting, college degree in business with significant accounting coursework, or 3 years accounting experience.

•        MS Office including Word and Excel.

•        Keen analytical skills and very detail-oriented.

•        Clear, concise communication with good grammar, appropriate word choice.

Preferred Job Requirements:

•        College degree in accounting.

•        Understanding generally accepted accounting principles and statutory accounting.

•        Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process

•        Experience with financial reporting systems, including month end close tracking software such as Cadency, Oracle Cloud ERP and query tools like Smartview.

•        Knowledge of client products and terminology.

Benefits: 

Solving IT, a Woman and LGBTQ+ owned and operated organization is thrilled to provide a comprehensive benefit package to all our W2 employees and their families, regardless of gender. We are proud to offer five diverse health plan options as well as a PPO dental plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield, Term Life/AD&D Insurance, and a 401(k) Savings Plan. Solving IT covers a portion of the health and dental premiums for our employees. 

As you progress in your professional journey, Solving IT is dedicated to accommodating your evolving preferences and matching you with fulfilling projects. We champion equality and embrace diversity in all its forms. Creating an atmosphere that encourages varied perspectives to collaborate fosters personal development, strengthens team unity, and contributes to the overall success of the organization! 

Whether you're seeking your next career challenge or aiming to stay abreast of industry trends, Solving IT is committed to supporting your career advancement. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and utilize the most up-to-date market insights and compensation data to ensure that you receive not just advice, but the complete Solving IT Experience.