Accountant

The Incentives, Benefits & Reconciliation Accounting department at BCBST is looking to add an entry-level Accountant to our team.  The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated with advanced Excel skills and the ability to manage and analyze large datasets.  This role will be responsible for account reconciliations, research and analysis of variances/transactions, and journal entries.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintaining financial records in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards.
• Creating reports on financial performance for internal and external use.
• Performing balance sheet and P&L reconciliations.
• Creating and utilizing automated tools for the updating, analyzing and reporting of consolidated financial results.

Job Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience is required. Equivalent work experience would be 4 years of experience in related field.

Skills\Certifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Proficient interpersonal and organizational skills
• Capacity to solve problems and manage multiple assignments with critical deadlines
• Strong analytical skills
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of financial and accounting theory

Number of Openings Available

1

Worker Type:

Employee

Company:

BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.

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