Company :
Highmark Health
Job Description :
JOB SUMMARY
The job plays a key role in the oversight of accounting functions related to financial and regulatory reporting including preparation and review of financial and regulatory reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP). The incumbent takes a lead role in technical research, policy development and other project activities required of the organization to ensure proper application of GAAP and SAP rules and regulations. Detailed responsibilities vary by department but may include the following: preparation and/or review of financial statements, footnotes, consolidation, insurance department filings, benefit plan accounting, monthly close activities, technical accounting position papers, etc.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare and/or review audited financial statements, including footnotes, insurance department filings, board reports and investor relations reports.
- Lead cross-functional efforts to draft and implement new or revised accounting policies and implement processes and applications that have a direct impact on the Company's financial statements.
- Provide GAAP and/or SAP interpretation and prepare technical position papers that document issues in a clear, logical and comprehensive manner, for evolving accounting guidance.
- Coordinate annual audit with external audit firm; act as liaison with external audit firm during fieldwork.
- Implement financial reporting, systems, and process improvements to ensure best practices.
- Mentor and develop staff members.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.
Preferred
- Masters Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
EXPERIENCE
Required
- 6 years in Public Accounting or Consolidated Accounting or Financial Reporting with a large Public Regulated Company, or 7 years experience in Finance and Accounting
To include
- 3 years in GAAP Accounting or STAT Accounting
And
- 3 years in Financial Reporting
Preferred
- 1 - 3 years in External Audit
- 1 - 3 years in the Health Insurance Industry
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
Preferred
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Non-Specific
SKILLS
- Written & Oral Presentation Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical Skills
- Business Process Improvement
- Financial or Accounting Systems
- Internal Controls
- Leadership
- Oral & Written Communication Skills
Language (Other Than English)
None
Travel Required
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Office-based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Occasionally
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
No
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Does Not Apply
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Does Not Apply
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Companys Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employees responsibility to comply with the companys Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
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