Financial Analyst- Accountant

With more than 7,000 employees, we are the largest health insurance company in Michigan. We offer an exciting work environment with a diverse group of employees. Our goal is to make health insurance easier for our members. We want to transform the industry and become a resource that people can trust.

Detroit, MI (Hybrid)

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

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Non-Manager

Competitive Total Compensation Package

Overview: <p><strong>Turn numbers into insights that drive business decisions at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. In this role, you&rsquo;ll work with teams across the organization to explore financial results, monitor revenue and expenses, and bring together data to tell a clear financial story. Your work will include reconciling accounts, preparing reports and supporting budgets, audits and regulatory reporting. If you enjoy making sense of numbers and collaborating with others, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you. Explore this opportunity and apply today.</strong></p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Prepares financial information and reviews for accuracy and completeness.&nbsp;</li> <li>Performs detailed analysis when necessary.</li> <li>Other deliverables may include account reconciliations, impact studies, audit findings, budgets and business cases.&nbsp;</li> <li>Assists with the preparation of various financial or regulatory reports and/or statements for management and/or parties external to BCBSM (e.g., auditors, customers, providers, BCBSA, FEP, OFIS, etc).</li> <li>Prepares financial reporting for a division, customer or segment that may include linking financial information from various sources to provide meaningful financial reports or to assure appropriate data reconciliation.&nbsp;</li> <li>Financial data may include financial statements detail, corporate, division and cost center BPR information, cost allocation information, general ledger transaction activity, settlement activity, membership, billing and revenue activity.</li> <li>May process financial transactions including journal entries, invoices, cost allocations, etc. Assists with drafting of policies and develops desk level procedures for the department to help assure clarity in department practices and adequate internal controls.&nbsp;</li> <li>Interfaces with various departments, management and individuals' external to BCBSM. Responds to adhoc requests and inquiries.</li> <li>Performs other assignments, duties or functions as assigned by management.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.</li> <li>Two (2) to four (4) years experience in related field.</li> <li>Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills.</li> <li>Good verbal and written communication skills.</li> <li>Ability to work under general supervision in an environment where there are certain deadlines.</li> <li>Proficient in current industry standard PC applications and systems (e.g., Excel, Word, etc.).</li> <li>Working knowledge of PeopleSoft general ledger and mainframe systems.</li> <li>General knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).</li> <li>Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.</li> </ul>