Accountant II

Job Summary:

The Accountant II is responsible for preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting journals, supplementary schedules, etc. in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Statutory Accounting Principles (STAT) or other basis as deemed applicable.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with and prepare financial statements, including the compilation of regulatory financial statements, on a timely and accurate basis
• Prepare analysis of costs, revenues, financial commitments and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses
• Initiation, preparation and calculation of internal/external payment requests for contracted arrangements with timely submission to leader to ensure timely payment
• Make appropriate improvements to internal accounting processes ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization
• Execute all necessary internal controls for related entities consistent with Model Audit Rule (MAR) requirements
• Participate in the audit and reporting functions including financial and regulatory audits

Assist with researching existing and new legislation, changes in financial accounting standards and National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) statutory requirements, including accounting transactions and accounting requirements, including journal entries and financial reporting presentation and disclosures, in compliance with GAAP, STAT and/or other external reporting

• Participate in on-time filing of all internal and external financial reports
• Prepare ad-hoc requests for information, schedules and analysis for specific area (s)
• Perform any other job duties as requested

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science/Arts Degree in accounting, finance or related field is required
• Post-graduate degree is preferred and provides credit for one (1) year of related experience
• Two (2) years of related experience in accounting/finance required
• Managed care or healthcare experience is preferred
• Previous experience in a large ERP system is preferred

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:

• Familiar with a variety of accounting concepts, practices and procedures
• In depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or Statutory Accounting Principles (STAT)
• Relies on accounting knowledge, experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Demonstrates analytical/problem solving skills
• Possesses critical thinking/listening skills
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management
• Detail oriented
• Intermediate proficiency level with Microsoft Office

Licensure and Certification:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other equivalent certification is preferred and provides credit for one (1) year of related experience

Working Conditions:

General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time

May be required to travel occasionally