Accountant, Financial Senior - ICONMA, LLC
Baltimore, MD 21224
About the Job
Our Client, a Health Insurance company, is looking for Accountant, Financial Senior for their Baltimore, MD/Hybrid location.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Why Should You Apply?
As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for a multitude of accounting activities, included but not limited to preparation of journal entries and reconciliations, the month end close process and audit preparation; reconciles balance sheet accounts and resolves accounting discrepancies and irregularities by collecting and analyzing account information; ensures that all deliverables comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Contributes to other department and organization special projects as assigned.
- 35% Verification of general ledger data through development and maintenance of monthly reconciliations/analyses of reported activity to source and/or supporting documentation. The resolution of outstanding issues through research and analysis as well as the initiation of corrective control measures – procedural or transactional. Application of analytical accounting software tools and techniques for compiling, integrating and analyzing data, including trending analyses. Providing timely and informative information regarding the status of reconciliations and related projects to management.
- 30% Preparation of monthly journal entries including the compilation of related supporting documentation (transactional or analytical) in a timely manner to meet divisional goals and deadlines. This process requires a thorough understanding of the activity to be recorded as well as proficient analysis of the underlying supporting data ensuring that activity is accurately and correctly recorded
- 20% Special projects, as necessary. Will include application of accounting and research techniques toward resolution of outstanding material issues or the implementation of new processes. Advanced analyses and trending of financial information are performed to verify the integrity of data in the financial statements. Interpretation of contractual arrangements and designing the appropriate transactional accounting flow. Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations. Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
- 10% Improves accounting job knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional and technical publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
- 5% Strengthen departmental effectiveness through cross-training, documentation of procedures and assistance in responding to audit requests. Assistance and guidance to less experienced staff.
Requirements:
- Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
- Education Details: Accounting, Finance or relevant field
- 5 years accounting experience with experience in development and maintenance of financial reconciliations and related schedules.
- In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form., Advanced
- Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems., Advanced
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles., Advanced
- Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data., Advanced
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office programs., Advanced
- Multi-tasking ability essential to handle multiple priorities and adjust to changing priorities and requirements in a rapidly evolving organization, Advanced
- The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes them ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs. Must be able to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities, deadlines, and workloads that can be variable for long periods of time.
- Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence.
- Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.
- Licenses/Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Upon Hire Pref
- Additional Skills: Accountant direct experience with month end close, journal entries, actual vs budget analysis, P&L and balance sheet
Why Should You Apply?
- Health Benefits
- Referral Program
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Source : ICONMA, LLC
