Guided by our core values and commitment to your success, we provide health, financial and lifestyle benefits to ensure a best-in-class employee experience. Some of our offerings include:
- Highly competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits as well as a 401(k) plan that both the employee and employer contribute
- Annual incentive bonus plan based on company achievement of goals
- Time away from work including paid holidays, paid time off and volunteer time off
- Professional development courses, mentorship opportunities, and tuition reimbursement program
- Paid parental leave and adoption leave with adoption financial assistance
- Employee discount program
Job Description Summary: The Accountant is responsible for analyzing and reviewing accounting and operational activity that drives our financial statements and internal management reports. Significant importance is placed on supporting our company's various lines of business and collaborating effectively across our organization to assure timely and accurate account information.
Job Description
- Reviews and analyzes accuracy of general ledger and sub-system account balances.
- Supports the preparation of our financial statements through underlying schedules and reports.
- Monitors and balances various financial reporting subsystems, while identifying and resolving any discrepancies.
- Prepares and records journal entries and reconciles balance sheet accounts in a timely manner each month.
- Collaborates with other departments on special projects and assignments to assure organizational consistency.
- Identifies strategic improvements that provide increased efficiencies within the team and across the organization when possible.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2+ years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
- Ability to create and monitor reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.
- Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Advanced knowledge and skill in MS Excel and Intermediate level knowledge of MS Powerpoint.
- Ability to effectively interpret and apply customer/vendor contracts and agreements.
- Appropriate knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), employee discount
Aug 16, 2025