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Louisiana Blue

Senior Accountant

Louisiana Blue, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873

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Position Purpose

Applies the principles of accounting within an assigned area of accounting and creating and interpreting financial statements and reports. Nature and Scope

This role does not manage people This job reports to: Departmental Leadership Necessary Contacts

All levels of BCBSLA personnel as needed. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, financial institutions, external auditors and other regulatory agencies as needed. Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related finance field required Work Experience

5 years of accounting or related experience required Asset Management experience preferred Skills and Abilities

Strong math, organizational and analytical skills. Effective interpersonal and oral/written communication skills are necessary as well as the ability to work independently. Must be able to complete tasks under time constraints. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft applications with a high level of competency in Excel. PeopleSoft Asset Management System experience strongly preferred. Licenses and Certifications

None Required Accountabilities and Essential Functions

Examines, analyzes, and interprets accounting records for the purpose of giving advice or preparing statements. Prepares monthly financial statements and other operating reports in order to present accurate and timely financial statements. Initiates journal entries into various accounts to adequately reflect appropriate account balances. Reviews or reconciles general ledger accounts and investigates differences in order to close the books accurately on a monthly basis. Assist with the various annual financial statement audits performed by external auditors. Additional Accountabilities and Essential Functions

Perform other job-related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities. Job duties are performed in a normal and clean office environment with normal noise levels. Work is predominately done while standing or sitting. The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize, and analyze are required. An Equal Opportunity Employer

Louisiana Blue is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.

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