Senior Accountant

Job Listing ID:

4474636

Job Title:

Senior Accountant Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Salem

Date Posted:

04/17/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

Not Provided Shift:

Not Provided Duration of Job:

Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Company :

Highmark Inc.

Job Description :

JOB SUMMARY

Perform professional accounting work involving compilation, consolidation, and analysis of accounting and finance information for the production of financial statements and reports. Applies accounting techniques and standard practices to the classification and recording of financial transactions. Specific duties vary by department and may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: preparation of journal entries, fixed asset or inventory accounting, preparation of trial balance or financial statements, cost accounting, bank account reconciliations, accurate tracking and recording various income and expense activity and suspense account items, proper tracking and recording of receivables, etc.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Applies accounting techniques and standard practices to the classification and recording of financial transactions. Prepares financial and business-related analysis. Classifies, examines, and analyzes accounting records and prepares related financial reports and statements. May serve on or lead project teams for special projects. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

Required Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree Preferred None

EXPERIENCE

Required 5 years of relevant, progressive accounting experience Experience with PC-based spreadsheet and data processing applications Accounting experience Preferred Education in Accounting or a related field Experience with PC-based spreadsheet and data processing applications, heavy concentration with Microsoft excel (formatting, calculations, pivot tables) Experience with bookkeeping, collections and/or cash posting LICENSES or

CERTIFICATIONS

Required None Preferred None SKILLS Possesses and applies a broad and in-depth knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices and processes of the specific field or discipline. Possesses significant expertise to complete complex assignments and ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems. Makes decisions that refine and improve known practices or develops new approaches. Assignments are broad in scope and require depth of knowledge as well as ingenuity and originality. Solves complex problems often taking a new perspective using existing solutions. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong relationship building skills. Client focused with strong business acumen. Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure independently and as part of a team. Ability to think strategically and act proactively to create strong trust and confidence with business units. Strong innovative problem-solving capabilities. Language (Other than English):

None Travel Requirement:

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL

DEMANDS and

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type Office-based Teaches / trains others regularly Occasionally Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site Rarely Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/serv...

Job Classification:

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Salary:

Not Provided Job Requirements

Experience Required:

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Education Required:

None

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

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