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HCSC

Offers health insurance and wellness programs

Accountant II

Financial AccountingUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeChicago, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in business and two years of accounting experience, or six years of accounting experience, is required.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are required.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks is required.
  • Clear, concise written and oral communication with good grammar and word choice is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret financial and membership reports is required.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

Responsibilities

  • Audit accounts to ensure they are balanced, cash has been allocated, and aging is current.
  • Prepare account reconciliations monthly and research variances arising from reconciling items.
  • Coordinate audits with Corporate Governance for MAR updates, Internal Audit, and E&Y for cash audits.
  • Serve as the point of contact for projects affecting the Bank Reconciliation team and for ad hoc regulator inquiries requesting copies of checks.
  • Balance EFT, claims, checks, and refunds for Commercial and Government lines of business.
  • Review daily claims offshore balancing processes using the Alteryx automated system and follow up on variances with partner areas or vendor resources.
  • Perform advanced accounting and analysis, prepare journal entries, and reconcile accounts.
  • Research and troubleshoot challenging questions and unusual cases; respond to complex or escalated issues and volatile situations.
  • Report reinsurance activity for most reinsurance contracts and prepare year-to-date financial statements for subsidiary companies.
  • Initiate wire transfer payments for internal and external entities.
  • Partner with the actuarial department to obtain support for reinsurance entries and process prior- and current-period adjustments based on changes in reinsurance contracts.
  • Balance and record complex paid-claims journal entries across all lines of business in HCSC divisional states.
  • Support internal and external audit inquiries, including MAR, audit services, and EY requests on monthly, quarterly, and annual bases.
  • Support automation projects and provide accounting input for process improvements.
  • Serve as a point of contact for ad hoc inquiries from claims, bank reconciliation, and other external areas.

Desired Qualifications

  • A degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.
  • Knowledge of HCSC structure, functions, refund procedures, and the responsibilities of Balancing, Analysis, Cash Receipts, and Financial Reporting is preferred.
  • Experience with statutory accounting is preferred.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access, and the ability to write and interpret Microsoft SQL queries, are preferred.
  • Accounting project implementation experience, including writing test cases and testing various scenarios, is preferred.
  • CPA or MBA, or working toward a CPA or MBA, is preferred but not required.

About the Company

HCSC

Offers health insurance and wellness programs

HCSC is a health insurance provider active in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. It sells health insurance plans to individuals, families, and businesses, funding its services through member premiums. The company works by offering a range of plans tailored to different needs and by investing in wellness programs and care initiatives aimed at improving member health and reducing overall costs. Compared with others, HCSC emphasizes its long history, broad regional footprint, and its focus on quality care, cost management, and wellness-driven outcomes, distinguishing itself through sustained service and programs that support healthier living. Its goal is to help people live healthier lives by delivering reliable coverage, improving member outcomes, and controlling healthcare costs.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
$511.7M
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
1936

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