Senior Financial Accounting & Reporting Analyst - Highmark Health
Providence, RI
About the Job
Company :
Highmark Health
Job Description :
JOB SUMMARY
This job is responsible for the accounting functions related to financial and regulatory reporting including preparing financial and regulatory reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP). The incumbent coordinates external audits with outside CPA firms and related projects as assigned by management. Detailed responsibilities vary by department but may include the following: financial statement preparation including footnotes, consolidation and other monthly close activities including journal entries, board reports, insurance department financial filings, general ledger account reconciliations, etc.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Ensure timely and accurate preparation of internal and external financial reportingdeliverables (e.g. audited financial statements, insurance department filings, board reports, debt covenant calculations and investor relations reports).
+ Prepare and record journal entries, prepare reconciliations and analytical and departmental reports, and ensure compliance with current accounting standards, company policies and procedures, and regulatory guidelines .
+ Prepare schedules and footnotes to support annual and interim reporting.
+ Coordinate annual audits with external audit firm; act as liaison with external audit firm during fieldwork.
+ Research and implement new accounting pronouncements, as well as US GAAP and/or SAP financial reporting requirements.
+ Implement financial reporting, systems, and process improvements to ensure best practices.
+ Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Required
+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or closely related field, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.
Preferred
+ None
EXPERIENCE
Required
+ 4 years in Accounting or Financial Statement Consolidation or Financial Reporting with a large Public Regulated Company, or 5 years in Finance and Accounting, and
+ 2 years in GAAP Accounting or STAT Accounting
+ 2 years in Financial Reporting
Preferred
+ 1 - 3 years in External Audit
+ 1 - 3 years in the Health Insurance Industry
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
+ None
Preferred
+ Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Non-Specific
SKILLS
+ Written & Oral Presentation Skills
+ Microsoft Excel
+ Problem-Solving
+ Oral & Written Communication Skills
+ Time Management
+ Analytical Skills
Language (Other than English)
None
Travel Required
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
No
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Does Not Apply
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Does Not Apply
_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.
Pay Range Minimum:
$57,700.00
Pay Range Maximum:
$106,700.00
_Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets._
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 ( _https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf_ )
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 HRServices@highmarkhealth.org
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
Req ID: J253055
Highmark Health
Job Description :
JOB SUMMARY
This job is responsible for the accounting functions related to financial and regulatory reporting including preparing financial and regulatory reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP). The incumbent coordinates external audits with outside CPA firms and related projects as assigned by management. Detailed responsibilities vary by department but may include the following: financial statement preparation including footnotes, consolidation and other monthly close activities including journal entries, board reports, insurance department financial filings, general ledger account reconciliations, etc.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Ensure timely and accurate preparation of internal and external financial reportingdeliverables (e.g. audited financial statements, insurance department filings, board reports, debt covenant calculations and investor relations reports).
+ Prepare and record journal entries, prepare reconciliations and analytical and departmental reports, and ensure compliance with current accounting standards, company policies and procedures, and regulatory guidelines .
+ Prepare schedules and footnotes to support annual and interim reporting.
+ Coordinate annual audits with external audit firm; act as liaison with external audit firm during fieldwork.
+ Research and implement new accounting pronouncements, as well as US GAAP and/or SAP financial reporting requirements.
+ Implement financial reporting, systems, and process improvements to ensure best practices.
+ Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Required
+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or closely related field, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.
Preferred
+ None
EXPERIENCE
Required
+ 4 years in Accounting or Financial Statement Consolidation or Financial Reporting with a large Public Regulated Company, or 5 years in Finance and Accounting, and
+ 2 years in GAAP Accounting or STAT Accounting
+ 2 years in Financial Reporting
Preferred
+ 1 - 3 years in External Audit
+ 1 - 3 years in the Health Insurance Industry
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
+ None
Preferred
+ Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Non-Specific
SKILLS
+ Written & Oral Presentation Skills
+ Microsoft Excel
+ Problem-Solving
+ Oral & Written Communication Skills
+ Time Management
+ Analytical Skills
Language (Other than English)
None
Travel Required
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
No
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Does Not Apply
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Does Not Apply
_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.
Pay Range Minimum:
$57,700.00
Pay Range Maximum:
$106,700.00
_Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets._
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 ( _https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf_ )
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 HRServices@highmarkhealth.org
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
Req ID: J253055
Source : Highmark Health