Lead Accountant - 240842

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Position: Lead Accountant

Job Summary: Provides guidance to general ledger accountants and recommends actions as it relates to specific transactions, reconciliations and analysis * Develops non-standard report or analyses and address problematic issues and activates related to general ledger accounts * Examine transactions to ensure accounting methods are consistent and compliant.  Recommend corrective actions as necessary * Ensures all company deadlines are met as it relates to certain general ledger accounts * Actively participates in the completion of the monthly, quarterly & annual close processes * Actively supports all reporting (Management, Statutory, and GAAP) as it relates to certain general ledger accounts * Participates in providing responses to all questions and requests for information as it relates to certain general ledger accounts * Participates in special projects as it relates to certain general ledger accounts * Provides data and information to Audit (Internal and External) as required for certain general ledger accounts  

REQUIRED SKILLS: * BS/BA in Accounting with CPA (Preferred), Finance and/or Business Administration * Eight or more years of accounting experience for a health insurance or comparable industry (size and complexity) or comparable function * Leadership abilities and has experience with leading functional teams * Working knowledge of general & health insurance industry accounting practices & principles * Working knowledge of US GAAP and specific practices/procedures * Good written and oral communication skills * Working knowledge of supporting technologies (i.e. PeopleSoft) and large ERP systems * Working knowledge in Microsoft Office tools (i.e. MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point) and working knowledge of other tools (i.e. MS Access)  * Independence has a Hybrid work environment requiring in office presence on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and work from home on Monday and Friday.  However, management may require our associates to work from Independence's physical locations on certain occasions. The work must be performed in the Tri-State area of Delaware, New Jersey or Pennsylvania.  * Independence Blue Cross is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability. * Must have an Android or iOS device which is compatible with the free Microsoft Authenticator app.

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