Independence Blue Cross · 2 days ago
Lead Accountant
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
8+ years expIndependence Blue Cross is seeking a Lead Accountant to leverage leadership skills and collaborate across the organization to drive impactful change. This role involves guiding general ledger accountants, developing reporting and analyses, and ensuring compliance with accounting methods.
Health CareHealth InsuranceInsuranceMedical
Responsibilities
Guides general ledger accountants and recommends actions as it relates to specific transactions, reconciliations and analysis
Develops non-standard reporting, analyses, and addresses problematic issues and activities related to general ledger accounts
Examine transactions to ensure accounting methods are consistent and compliant. Recommend corrective actions as necessary
Ensures all company deadlines are met as it relates to certain general ledger accounts
Actively participates in the completion of the monthly, quarterly & annual close processes
Actively supports all reporting (Management, Statutory, and GAAP) as it relates to certain general ledger accounts
Participates in responding to all questions and requests for information as it relates to certain general ledger accounts
Participates in special projects as it relates to certain general ledger accounts
Provides data and information to Audit (Internal and External) as required for certain general ledger accounts
May assist in training junior-level staff
Qualification
Required
BS/BA in Accounting with CPA (Preferred), Finance, and/or Business Administration
Eight or more years of accounting experience for a health insurance or comparable industry (size and complexity) or comparable function
Leadership abilities and experience with leading functional teams
Working knowledge of general & health insurance industry accounting practices and principles
Working knowledge of US GAAP and specific practices and procedures
Good written and oral communication skills
Working knowledge of supporting technologies and large ERP systems
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
Company
Independence Blue Cross
The leading health insurer in southeastern Pennsylvania. It is a sub-organization of Independence Blue Cross.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alexandra Jorgensen
Senior Vice President Human Resources
Joe Geist
SVP & Market President, National
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