Financial Accountant - Remote in AZ

About the position Awarded a Healthiest Employer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona aims to fulfill its mission to inspire health and make it easy. AZ Blue offers a variety of health insurance products and services to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, and small and large businesses as well as providing information and tools to help individuals make better health decisions. At AZ Blue, we have a hybrid workforce strategy, called Workability, that offers flexibility with how and where employees work. Our positions are classified as hybrid, onsite or remote. While the majority of our employees are hybrid, the following classifications drive our current minimum onsite requirements: Hybrid People Leaders: must reside in AZ, required to be onsite at least twice per week Hybrid Individual Contributors: must reside in AZ, unless otherwise cited within this posting, required to be onsite at least once per week Hybrid 2 (Operational Roles such as but not limited to: Customer Service, Claims Processors, and Correspondence positions): must reside in AZ, unless otherwise cited within this posting, required to be onsite at least once per month Onsite: daily onsite requirement based on the essential functions of the job Remote: not held to onsite requirements, however, leadership can request presence onsite for business reasons including but not limited to staff meetings, one-on-ones, training, and team building Please note that onsite requirements may change in the future, based on business need, and job responsibilities. Most employees should expect onsite requirements and at a minimum of once per week. This position is remote within the state of AZ only. This remote work opportunity requires residency, and work to be performed, within the State of Arizona. PURPOSE OF THE JOB Analyze and evaluate data in one or more specialty areas including, but not limited to business operations/processes, budgets, and financial systems. Tasks may include, preparing financial reports, researching and reconciling general ledger accounts, reviewing, improving and entering journal entries, technical report writing, monitoring budget, maintaining records, analyzing data, and developing budget forecasts. Responsibilities • Performs analysis of data and application of applicable professional principles and standards. • Applies knowledge of accounting functions or principles, general business practices, collection procedures, and/or applicable computer systems. • Understanding of GAAP and STAT accounting principles. This includes proper general ledger classification, auditable support and account reconciliation best practices. • Demonstrates ability to research, investigate, analyze, reconcile, and evaluate data. • Interacts frequently with internal and external customers using both verbal and written communication skills to discuss financial processes or issues. • Works with both external and internal auditors on financial requests • Implements and maintains internal financial controls and measures • Has knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Requirements • 0-2 years of experience in accounting or finance in the healthcare industry and/or equivalent accounting experience (Level 1) • 2-5 years of experience in accounting or finance in the healthcare industry and/or equivalent accounting experience (Level 2) • 5-7 years of experience in accounting or finance in the healthcare industry and/or equivalent accounting experience (Level 3) • College Degree in Accounting (Including anticipated degree) or equivalent finance degree with accounting experience • Intermediate skill in use of office equipment, including copiers, fax machines, scanner and telephones • Intermediate PC proficiency • Intermediate proficiency in spreadsheet, database and word processing • Prioritize, organize and self-manage in a high volume environment • Technical and Functional Expertise • Understanding the Business • Achieving Results • Serving the Customer • Teamwork • Interpersonal and Communication Skills • Communicate professionally to both internal and external customers. • Act with diplomacy and sensitivity with our customers and internal departments. • Interpret and translate policies, procedures programs and guidelines to customers. • Analyze and research data, propose solutions to resolve issues. • Maintain confidentiality and privacy • Establish, contribute and maintain a positive and productive work environment. Nice-to-haves • Advanced PC proficiency • Knowledge of a wide range of matters pertaining to the organization's operations Apply tot his job