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Accountant Ref 1418896824
Entry Level1400 baltimore ave, kansas city, missouri 64105, us, Missouri, United States, 64105
Expired On 24 Oct 2025a year ago
About the Job
Guided by our core values and commitment to your success, we provide health, financial and lifestyle benefits to ensure a best-in-class employee experience. Some of our offerings include:
The Accountant is responsible for analyzing and reviewing accounting and operational activity that drives our financial statements and internal management reports. Significant importance is placed on supporting our companyâs various lines of business and collaborating effectively across our organization to assure timely and accurate account information.
Job Description
- Highly competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits as well as a 401(k) plan that both the employee and employer contribute
- Annual incentive bonus plan based on company achievement of goals
- Time away from work including paid holidays, paid time off and volunteer time off
- Professional development courses, mentorship opportunities, and tuition reimbursement program
- Paid parental leave and adoption leave with adoption financial assistance
- Employee discount program
The Accountant is responsible for analyzing and reviewing accounting and operational activity that drives our financial statements and internal management reports. Significant importance is placed on supporting our companyâs various lines of business and collaborating effectively across our organization to assure timely and accurate account information.
Job Description
- Reviews and analyzes accuracy of general ledger and sub-system account balances.
- Supports the preparation of our financial statements through underlying schedules and reports.
- Monitors and balances various financial reporting subsystems, while identifying and resolving any discrepancies.
- Prepares and records journal entries and reconciles balance sheet accounts in a timely manner each month.
- Collaborates with other departments on special projects and assignments to assure organizational consistency.
- Identifies strategic improvements that provide increased efficiencies within the team and across the organization when possible.
- Bachelorâs degree in accounting, business or finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2+ years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
- Ability to create and monitor reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.
- Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Advanced knowledge and skill in MS Excel and Intermediate level knowledge of MS Powerpoint.
- Ability to effectively interpret and apply customer/vendor contracts and agreements.
- Appropriate knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Location :1400 baltimore ave, kansas city, missouri 64105, us, Missouri, United States, 64105
About the Company
Overview
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and a not-for-profit health insurance provider serving more than one million members in 32 counties in greater Kansas City and northwest Missouri and Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas.
Blue KC's mission is to provide affordable access to healthcare and to improve the health of our members.
Blue KC was named one of the âBest Companies to Work Forâ in 2012 and 2019 in the large company category by Ingramâs Magazine.
Skills
General Ledger AccountingAccounts Payable/ReceivableFinancial ReportingTax AccountingBookkeepingAuditingCash Flow ManagementInternal ControlsFinancial AnalysisQuickBooksSage AccountingTax Preparation
Key Details
- Experience:
- Entry Level
- Job Domain/Function:
- Insurance
- Job Type:
- Onsite
- Employment Type:
- Full-Time
- Number of position(s):
- 1
- Educational qualifications:
- Students & Fresh Graduates