Lead Accountant

Job TitleThis job performs professional accounting work involving compilation, consolidation, and analysis of accounting and finance information for the production of financial statements and reports. Applies accounting techniques and standard practices to the classification and recording of financial transactions. Specific duties vary by department and may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: preparation of journal entries, fixed asset or inventory accounting, preparation of trial balance or financial statements, cost accounting, bank account reconciliations, accurate tracking and recording various income and expense activity and suspense account items, proper tracking and recording of receivables, etc.Essential ResponsibilitiesApply accounting techniques and standard practices to the classification and recording of financial transactions.Prepare financial and business-related analysis.Classify, examine, and analyze accounting records and prepares related financial reports and statements.May serve on or lead project teams for special projects.Provide subject-matter direction and guidance to lower-level analysts.May train employees, assign, monitor and review progress and accuracy of work.Other duties as assigned or requested.EducationBachelor's degree in Accounting, or related field, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.ExperienceMinimum7-10 years in Accounting including leading projects of varying size and complexityExperience with PC-based spreadsheet and data processing applicationsPreferredThird-Party Administrator Accounting ExperienceExperience with PC-based spreadsheet and data processing applications, heavy concentration with Microsoft Excel (formatting, calculations, pivot tables)Experience with bookkeeping, collections and/or cash postingSkillsResponsible for multiple and/or complex projects.Provides direction to other analysts.Solves complex problems taking a broad perspective and developing innovative solutions.Strong written and oral communication skills.Strong relationship building skills.Client focused with strong business acumen.Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure independently and as part of a team.Ability to think strategically and act proactively to create strong trust and confidence with business units.Strong innovative problem-solving capabilities.Language (Other than English):NoneTravel Requirement:0% - 25%Physical, Mental Demands and Working ConditionsPosition TypeOffice-basedTeaches / trains others regularlyOccasionallyTravel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-siteRarelyWorks primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)NeverPhysical work site requiredYesLifting: up to 10 poundsConstantlyLifting: 10 to 25 poundsOccasionallyLifting: 25 to 50 poundsRarelyCompliance RequirementThis job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at View email address on click.appcast.io Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice