Job description
Job Summary:
The Accountant I is responsible for preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting journals, supplementary schedules, etc. in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Statutory Accounting Principles (STAT) or other basis as deemed applicable.
Essential Functions:
- Assist with and prepare financial statements, including the compilation of regulatory financial statements, on a timely and accurate basis
- Assist with the preparation of analysis of costs, revenues, financial commitments and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses
- Initiation, preparation and calculation of internal/external payment requests for contracted arrangements with timely submission to leader to ensure timely payment
- Make appropriate improvements to internal accounting processes ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization
- Execute all necessary internal controls for related entities consistent with Model Audit Rule (MAR) requirements
- Assist with the audit and reporting functions including financial and regulatory audits
- Gain an understanding of existing and new legislation, changes in financial accounting standards and National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) statutory requirements, including accounting transactions, and accounting requirements, including journal entries and financial reporting presentation and disclosures, in compliance with GAAP, STAT and/or other external reporting
- Assist with on-time filing of all internal and external financial reports
- Assist in preparation of ad-hoc requests for information, schedules and analysis for specific area(s)
- Fiduciary duty to safeguard the financial assets of the Company
- Perform any other job duties as requested
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor of Science/Arts Degree in accounting, finance or related field is required
- Post-graduate degree is preferred and provides credit for one (1) year of related experience
- Related experience in accounting/finance preferred
- Previous experience in a large ERP system is preferred
Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:
- Has knowledge of commonly used accounting concepts, practices and procedures
- Has knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or Statutory Accounting Principles (STAT) as applicable
- Demonstrates analytical/problem solving skills
- Possesses critical thinking/listening skills
- Ability to communicate with all levels of management
- Detail oriented
- Intermediate proficiency level with Microsoft Office
Licensure and Certification:
- None
Working Conditions:
- General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
- May be required to travel occasionally
Organization Level Competencies
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Leveraging Feedback
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Customer Orientation
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Valuing Differences
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Managing Work
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Earning Trust
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Quality Orientation
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Adaptability
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Influencing
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Collaborating
This job description is not all inclusive. CareSource reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. CareSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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