Accountant/Financial Analyst - Budget & Expense ...

Resp & Qualifications PURPOSE: Responsible for collecting, preparing, analyzing, and interpreting financial data.. Interfaces regularly with divisional managers to ensure expenses are properly recorded per GAAP Accounting standards. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: + Analyzes and prepares journal entries and monthly account reconciliations, responding to internal and external auditors, management, and finance department inquiries. + Prepares various accounting and financial reports, analyzes and verifies data and financial reports to produce the financial results for assigned business units and challenge accounting processes. Analyzes trends, calculates variances to the budget and verifies data. Interfaces with other areas to develop reporting specifications, methods and procedures, and prioritizes requests. + Performs moderately to complex analysis, gathers, compiles and interprets financial data to ensure compliance with applicable regulations or guidelines, Prepares various accounting and financial reports, analyzes and verifies data and financial reports to produce the financial results for assigned business units and challenge accounting processes. + Responds to manager, director, and executive inquiries, handles special requests, researches moderately complex accounting issues. Prepares financial data for presentation to upper management. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Position does not have direct reports but is expected to assist in guiding and mentoring less experienced staff. QUALIFICATIONS: Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, related field or equivalent technical training OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience. Experience: 3 years Accounting/financial experience. Good understanding of GAPP, STAT, and federal regulations. Preferred Qualifications : Healthcare insurance industry experience strongly preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) + Basic knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data. + Proficient with financial analysis software (i.e., Oracle E-Business Suite Financials). + Proficient with database entry and query software. + Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Licenses/Certifications : Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Eligible Preferred Salary Range: $59,616 - $118,404 Salary Range Disclaimer The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements). Department Operational and Management Acc Equal Employment Opportunity CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Where To Apply Please visit our website to apply: Federal Disc/Physical Demand Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted. Sponsorship in US Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship. #LI-CB1 REQNUMBER: 21761

Created: 2026-01-29