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Independent Health

Nonprofit health insurance for Western New York

Accountant-Intermediate

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBuffalo, NY, USAHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is required; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
  • Three years of accounting experience is required.
  • Working knowledge and experience with general ledger systems and spreadsheets are required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Ability to identify problems and variances and recommend appropriate resolutions is required.
  • Organizational and time-management skills are required.
  • Examples of demonstrating the organization's values—passionate, caring, respectful, trustworthy, collaborative, and accountable—are required.

Responsibilities

  • Complete monthly and annual financial reports and supporting audit schedules accurately and efficiently by gathering needed information, resolving differences using available resources, and maintaining the general ledger system; provide analytical reviews of financial statements to management.
  • Prepare and review journal entries by gathering appropriate documentation.
  • Prepare and review supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules for audit and management, and respond to internal and external requests within required timeframes.
  • Prepare and review monthly financial statements using both GAAP and SAP methods.
  • Review accounts payable invoices for accurate general ledger coding as needed.
  • Provide analytical summaries of financial statements and supporting schedules by generating, developing, and maintaining standard reports, including variance analyses.
  • Investigate variances in account reconciliations before close, and document findings with proposed solutions.
  • Create, develop, and generate financial summary reports for management using report-writer applications in Workday or other accounting software or applications.
  • Prepare corporate tax returns as assigned.
  • Complete standard monthly reports by scheduled dates.
  • Maintain knowledge of GAAP, SAP, and tax reporting requirements.
  • Coordinate with a senior accountant or manager to maintain the flow of information within the accounting department and other departments by initiating information requests or other means.
  • Recommend and develop processes that improve efficiency.
  • Participate on departmental teams or task groups as required.
  • Investigate month-end differences and resolve them within 30 days of close; report findings in writing to accounting team members and the manager.
  • Develop or update procedure documentation for the department procedure manual.
  • Interpret new concepts and varied information, present ideas in their simplest form, and maintain a global perspective.
  • Produce timely financial information for management to meet monthly deadlines.
  • Work extended hours during peak season when required.

Desired Qualifications

  • CPA is strongly preferred.

About the Company

Independent Health

Nonprofit health insurance for Western New York

Independent Health is a nonprofit health plan serving individuals, families and employers in Western New York. It sells commercial coverage and Medicare Advantage plans, while helping employers that pay their own workers' medical claims administer their benefits. Its network of physicians and other providers connects members with medical care, and its programs emphasize prevention and support for managing health conditions. The family of companies also includes health benefit administrator Nova Healthcare Administrators, pharmacy benefit manager Pharmacy Benefit Dimensions and specialty pharmacy Reliance Rx. Independent Health began operating in 1980 and is headquartered in Buffalo, New York.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Buffalo, NY
Founded
1980

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