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Blue Shield of California

Accountant, Experienced

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An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

$82,056 / year median in California

-25% projected decline

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Your Role The Experienced Accountant is responsible for performing critical cash accounting activities that support the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Company's financial records. Reporting to the Cash Accounting Supervisor, this role manages daily cash transactions, prepares journal entries, completes account reconciliations, and helps ensure an efficient and well-controlled month-end close process. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to independently research and resolve accounting issues. This position also requires adaptability, strong systems aptitude, and the ability to communicate effectively across departments while maintaining clear, audit-ready procedures and documentation. Your Knowledge and Experience Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; or equivalent experience Requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in accounting or audit Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and core accounting processes Experience working with ERP systems and financial applications preferred Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze data and support reconciliations efficiently Demonstrated ability to learn independently and quickly apply new processes, systems, and documentation Strong systems aptitude, sound problem-solving skills, and effective written and verbal communication skills Your Work In this role, you will: Prepare and post daily journal entries for cash receipts and disbursements with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness Review system-generated journal entries and prepare manual and accrual entries required to support an accurate month-end close Maintain general ledger account integrity by preparing reconciliations, analyzing variances, and resolving reconciling items with appropriate supporting documentation Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to help ensure complete and timely financial reporting Prepare and submit quarterly dues receipts testing within the Archer system in accordance with established controls and deadlines Reconcile dues activity recorded in Facets claims systems to daily postings in the general ledger and investigate discrepancies to resolution Research accounting discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement or coordinate timely corrective actions Develop, maintain, and enhance desk-level procedures and process documentation to support operational consistency and strong internal controls Prepare and organize documentation to support internal and external audit requests and demonstrate compliance with control requirements Contribute to special projects, process improvements, and other accounting assignments as needed