Staff Accountant

About this role

## Job Summary

The Accountant prepares, analyzes and reviews financial statements using accounting principles in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and enterprise allocation methods.

## Requirements

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. If degree is in Finance, successful completion of Intermediate Accounting I & II required.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

CPA eligible.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum three (3) years' accounting experience. OR applicable Masters in related field with minimum one (1) years' experience.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITIES

Oral & Written Communication

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Organizational

Detail Oriented

Proficiency using Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

## Skills

• Analytical Decision Making
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Applied Mathematics
• Collaborative Communications
• Critical Thinking
• Cross-Functional Planning
• Data Analysis
• Data Management
• Deductive Reasoning
• Information Ordering
• Interpersonal Relationship Management
• Mathematics
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Object Recognition
• Oral Communications
• Performing Administrative Activities
• Researching
• Sound Judgment
• Time Management
• Written Communication

## Responsibilities

• Analyzes and reviews financial statements for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Assists in special projects, as directed.
• Assists with financial reporting audits, working with the internal audits, Arkansas Insurance Department, independent auditors, and/or Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
• Performs advanced accounting functions, including but not limited to preparation of journal entries, coding of invoices, accounting analysis and reconciliation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Prepares supporting financial data as required.
• Reconciles, confirms and ma...