Blue Cross NC Looking for Senior Financial Accountant at United States Full Time

The Senior Accountant is responsible for continuous improvement through the evaluation of accounting and reporting controls and the implementation of corrective action plans. Supports the implementation of projects to improve and/or facilitate accounting and reporting functions. Works with internal and external auditors and implementing recommendations, as applicable and fields internal and external inquiries, including those from external parties.

Duties:

• Analyze current processes and develop enhanced workflows to streamline and align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. 
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology and automation to improve efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting processes. 
• Initiate projects to improve processes/controls, partner with project teams to ensure resolution of project/post-project issues and participate on cross-functional projects as a finance representative.
• Maintain thorough documentation of process changes, updates, and improvements to create a knowledge base and facilitate easy reference
• Generate and implement ideas to continuously improve analytics and reporting
• Manage or perform functions related to accounting and or reporting on a GAAP/SAP basis.
• Participate in financial accounting issues resolution and process procedural changes.
• May be responsible for setup and maintenance of accounting system, chart of account, or other reporting and accounting sub-systems.
• Provide leadership, coaching, support & problem solving assistance, and knowledge transfer to others.
• Research financial and operating data (including technical accounting pronouncements, promulgated regulatory bulletins, and benchmarked industry information), prepares financial analyses and reports of findings and prepares recommendations to management,
• Perform due diligence reviews through detailed research of financial information.  Review deal structures, evaluate accounting implications, and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Review financial statements and supporting documentation for GAAP/SAP monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for internal/external audiences.
• Work closely with other BCBS plans and the BCBSA to resolve accounting and reporting issues.
• Assist with audits by providing requested information to auditors and resolve issues and draft resolutions.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls and perform self-testing.

Hiring Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree (where required)
• 5+ years of experience in related field.
• In lieu of degree, 7+ years of experience in related field.

Nice to haves:

• Experience with Workday OfficeConnect, Workiva or Alteryx 
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously 

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