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Lead Accountant - 240987

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: The Lead Accountant provides guidance to general ledger accountants and recommends actions as it  relates to specific transactions, reconciliations and analysis * Develops non-standard report or analyses and address problematic issues and activates related to general ledger accounts * Examine transactions to ensure accounting methods are consistent and compliant. Recommend corrective actions as necessary * Ensures all company deadlines are met as it relates to certain general ledger accounts * Actively participates in the completion of the monthly, quarterly & annual close processes * Actively supports all reporting (Management, Statutory, and GAAP) as it relates to certain general ledger accounts * Participates in providing responses to all questions and requests for information as it relates to certain general ledger accounts * Participates in special projects as it relates to certain general ledger accounts * Provides data and information to Audit (Internal and External) as required for certain general ledger accounts * May assist in training junior level staff. expected

QUALIFICATIONS * BS/BA in Accounting with CPA (Preferred), Finance and/or Business Administration  * Eight or more years of accounting experience for a health insurance or comparable industry (size and complexity) or comparable function * Leadership abilities and has experience with leading functional teams * Working knowledge of general & health insurance industry accounting practices & principles * Working knowledge of US GAAP and specific practices/procedures * Good written and oral communication skills * Working knowledge of supporting technologies (i.e. PeopleSoft) and large ERP systems * Working knowledge in Microsoft Office tools (i.e. MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point) and working knowledge of other tools (i.e. MS Access)  

Independence has implemented a "Hybrid" model which consists of Associates working in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) and remotely 2 days a week (Monday & Friday). This role is designated as a role that fits into the "Hybrid" model. While associates may work remotely on our designated remote days, the work must be performed in the Tri-State Area of Delaware, New Jersey or Pennsylvania

Independence Blue Cross is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.