Corporate Accounting and Reporting - Accounting Consultant

Job Summary: Accounting Consultants are subject matter experts who apply specialized knowledge in preparing analyses and reviewing the work of other accounting professionals. Incumbents use their discipline-specific and/or institutional knowledge to perform Corporate Accounting and Reporting department activities. They participate in and/or lead complex initiatives, programs and projects, have frequent contact with internal and external business partners, and influence peers across the organization to act on issues that have organization-wide impact. The Accounting Consultant in this role may specialize in accounting for leases, prepaids, balance funding arrangements, claims-related reserves, administrative expense accruals, Statutory accounting and reporting requirements, or other topics as assigned. However, the team member must be flexible as assignments are reallocated based on growth and business needs. Essential Functions: The essential functions listed represent the major duties of this role, additional duties may be assigned. Reviews team members’ accounting and financial reporting work product including reconciliations, manual journal entries with related analyses on both the GAAP and Statutory bases of accounting, Statutory exhibits and schedules, and financial statement footnotes for monthly, quarterly, and annual filings. Works with mid-management leaders internal to the organization to facilitate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting in accordance with standard accounting practices and company policy. Develops and/or improves processes around more complex accounting subjects, researching and applying appropriate accounting principles. Serves as integration point for internal and external business partners to resolve financial issues while enforcing policies and procedures and mitigating financial risk in areas of expertise. Supports internal/external audits by providing thorough documentation of accounting position and analysis. Direct management of team members, providing leadership, guidance, development, and motivation. Required Experience: 6+ years related work experience in Finance and/or Accounting related environment with a comparable sized company. Related Bachelor's degree required Accounting or Finance Experience in Financial Reporting Experience with financial systems applications to include General ledger Excellent communication/negotiation skills Proven analytical skills Must be a team player with the ability to be self-motivated Results oriented Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Preferred Qualifications: Masters in Accounting or Master of Business Administration Working knowledge of insurance accounting and statutory reporting Experience in Hyperion Ecosystem Public accounting experience General Physical Demands: Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Jobs are sedentary if traversing activities are required only occasionally. What We Offer: As a Florida Blue employee, you will be at the heart of GuideWell’s vision – to lead the nation in transforming health through compassionate, connected, and technology-enabled care that delivers personalized value and empowered living. To support your wellbeing, comprehensive benefits are offered. As an employee, you will have access to: Medical, dental, vision, life and global travel health insurance; Income protection benefits: life insurance, short- and long-term disability programs; Leave programs to support personal circumstances; Retirement Savings Plan including employer match; Paid time off, volunteer time off, 10 holidays and 2 well-being days; Additional voluntary benefits available; and A comprehensive wellness program Employee benefits are designed to align with federal and state employment laws. Benefits may vary based on the state in which work is performed. Benefits for intern, part-time and seasonal employees may differ. To support your financial wellbeing, we offer competitive pay as well as opportunities for incentive or commission compensation. We also conduct regular annual reviews with pay for performance considerations for base pay increases. Annualized Salary Range: $92,100 - $149,600 Typical Annualized Hiring Range: $92,100 - $115,100 Final pay will be determined with consideration of market competitiveness, internal equity, and the job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience you bring. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to cultivating a work experience where everyone feels like they belong and can perform at their best in pursuit of our mission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.