Senior Financial Accounting and Reporting Analyst

Job Opportunity at Highmark Health

Job Summary : This job is responsible for the accounting functions related to financial and regulatory reporting including preparing financial and regulatory reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and / or Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP). The incumbent coordinates external audits with outside CPA firms and related projects as assigned by management. Detailed responsibilities vary by department but may include the following : financial statement preparation including footnotes, consolidation and other monthly close activities including journal entries, board reports, insurance department financial filings, general ledger account reconciliations, etc.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of internal and external financial reporting deliverables (e.g. audited financial statements, insurance department filings, board reports, debt covenant calculations and investor relations reports).
• Prepare and record journal entries, prepare reconciliations and analytical and departmental reports, and ensure compliance with current accounting standards, company policies and procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
• Prepare schedules and footnotes to support annual and interim reporting.
• Coordinate annual audits with external audit firm; act as liaison with external audit firm during fieldwork.
• Research and implement new accounting pronouncements, as well as US GAAP and / or SAP financial reporting requirements.
• Implement financial reporting, systems, and process improvements to ensure best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Language (Other than English) : None

Travel Required : 0% - 25%

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Disclaimer : The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

Pay Range Minimum : $57,700.00 Pay Range Maximum : $107,800.00 Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate's qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations.