Senior Accountant - Arkansas Blue Cross

To learn more about Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Hiring Policies, please click here. Applicants must be eligible to begin work on the date of hire. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. ARKANSAS BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD will NOT sponsor applicants for work visas in this position. Arkansas Blue Cross is only seeking applicants for remote positions from the following states: Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin. Workforce Scheduling Job Summary The Financial Analyst conducts quantitative analysis and reporting affecting any financial data within the enterprise. The analyst performs various analyses, including but not limited to cost/benefit analysis, long term forecasting, cost trending and root cause analysis, variance analysis, human capital analysis, cost reduction, profitability analysis, analysis of financial statements, claims and premium analysis and other strategic planning initiatives. Requirements EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required. EXPERIENCE Minimum three (3) years' financial analysis, accounting, data analysis and/or auditing experience with a complex system technology. OR applicable Masters in related field with minimum one (1) years' experience. Statistical knowledge. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITIES High proficiency in Excel Critical Thinking & Decision Making Excellent Oral & Written Communication Skills Detail-Oriented Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite, such as Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Excellent analytical skills and demonstrate expertise in developing and utilizing detailed financial models including the ability to build detailed models. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Skills AMISYS Advance, AMISYS Advance, Analyze Information, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, External Communication, IBM FileNet Content Manager, Interacting with Computers, Interpersonal Communication, Mathematical Reasoning, Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI), Microsoft PowerPoint, Objectives Oriented, Oral Communications, Oral Comprehension, Problem Solving, Report Creation, Report Presentations, Report Processing, Social Perceptiveness, Sound Judgment, Standards Compliance, Strategic Approach {+ 1 more} Responsibilities Assists with financial reporting audits, working with the internal audits, Arkansas Insurance Department, independent auditors, and/or Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association., Conducts analysis and interpretation of financial information. Utilizing independent judgment and discretion, identifies trends, variances, and key issues to make recommendations for action and/or modifications regarding financial procedures, plans, and controls., Interprets, summarizes, and presents financial findings and recommendations; thoroughly communicating with various business partners and leadership., Other duties as assigned., Performs moderate to complex financial analysis projects and/or reporting., Serves as a financial consultant, or liaison, to the management and executive staff to provide analytical support for operations analysis and decision making. Certifications Security Requirements This position is identified as level three (3). This position must ensure the security and confidentiality of records and information to prevent substantial harm, embarrassment, inconvenience, or unfairness to any individual on whom information is maintained. The integrity of information must be maintained as outlined in the company Administrative Manual. Segregation of Duties Segregation of duties will be used to ensure that errors or irregularities are prevented or detected on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of business. This position must adhere to the segregation of duties guidelines in the Administrative Manual. Employment Type Regular ADA Requirements 1.1 General Office Worker, Sedentary, Campus Travel - Someone who normally works in an office setting or remotely and routinely travels for work within walking distance of location of primary work assignment. Arkansas Blue Cross is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in Central Arkansas. Why? We Love our Employees At Arkansas Blue Cross, we care about the health, wellness, and education of our employees. We offer many great incentives such as: Tuition reimbursement. Club Blue, a free, onsite gym to encourage exercise. Green Leaf Grill and Green Leaf Grill Express, onsite restaurants in Little Rock that promote healthy eating. Incentives for wellness education and exercise We Love our Culture The average tenure is 10 years with hundreds of employees having been here 15 years or longer. Our inclusive culture brings employees together to connect while celebrating our differences. We Love our Community Our employees often volunteer within their communities, at charity events, walks and runs, schools and nonprofits. When disasters strike, our employees help wherever they are needed. It’s just another way we show that Blue cares.