Alberta Blue Cross
Finance
IntermediateAccountant
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“Intermediate Accountant at Alberta Blue Cross. Skills: Accounting, Financial Reporting, Reconciliation. Analyze operational data sources to prepare accurate, well-documented journal entries related to claims, administration fees, pooling arrangements, and other business activities with clear supporting rationale to support accurate financial reporting. Prepare monthly revenue recognition entries across multiple products and programs”
What You'll Achieve.
Accurate financial reporting; Audit readiness
Industry & Context.
Proactive approach to problem-solving; Exceptional problem-solving skills; Investigate anomalies, variances, and unusual transactions through root-cause analysis and independent research
A criminal record check satisfactory to Alberta Blue Cross will be required as a condition of employment, following a conditional offer.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, Five plus years of accounting experience with full-cycle accounting and reconciliation, Proven experience preparing supporting documentation for month-end, audits, and financial reporting, Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy, Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure changes are effectively communicated and integrated, fostering an environment of adaptability and collaboration, Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Nice to Have
Candidates holding a CPA designation will be considered in lieu of the experience requirement, Experience working with large ERP systems is considered an asset
What You'll Do.
Analyze operational data sources to prepare accurate
well-documented journal entries related to claims
and other business activities with clear supporting rationale to support accurate financial reporting
Prepare monthly revenue recognition entries across multiple products and programs
Prepare and maintain supporting working papers for all assigned entries and balances
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate/resolution of variances
Contribute to executing the month end and year end processes in accordance with reporting timelines
Support accounting treatment under applicable accounting standards
Prepare and maintain high-quality working papers
and audit readiness with clear support and resolution of outstanding items
Identify process gaps
or errors and proactively recommend improvements
Investigate anomalies
and unusual transactions through root-cause analysis and independent research
Maintain organized documentation to support audit and internal review requirements
Responsible for supporting and working within the internal control framework
Provide coverage for another Intermediate Accountant
which includes: Depositing cheques
Applying payments to customer accounts
Assisting with other transactional accounting functions as needed
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with internal stakeholders to obtain information required for accurate accounting; Collaborate with other departments to obtain necessary information for accurate reconciliations; Contribute positively to team culture through professionalism, reliability, and collaboration; Support teammates during peak periods and month-end deadlines; Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure changes are effectively communicated and integrated, fostering an environment of adaptability and collaboration
Communication Scope
Communicates effectively with cross-functional teams; Exceptional communication skills
Full Job Description
Alberta Blue Cross® is an Alberta based organization dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experience and community leadership. We’re committed to providing the best health coverage to over 1.8 million members and take an active role in promoting wellness. We believe in what we do—and place trust in our employees to deliver our vision. Working at Alberta Blue Cross® means having a career where you’ll be recognized for your contributions. We value diversity, encourage our team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance and provide opportunities for career growth. **OVERVIEW:** Alberta Blue Cross® is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Intermediate Accountant with a strong analytical mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This role goes beyond transactional processing and is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys working with complexity, and communicates effectively with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will report to the Team Manager, Accounting and is a natural collaborator with a great attitude, strong work ethic and is a team player. This position requires someone who is dependable, engaged, collaborative, and willing to contribute positively to team culture while taking ownership of their responsibilities. **WHAT YOU WILL DO:** Month-End Close & Financial Reporting * Analyze operational data sources to prepare accurate, well-documented journal entries related to claims, administration fees, pooling arrangements, and other business activities with clear supporting rationale to support accurate financial reporting. * Work closely with internal stakeholders to obtain information required for accurate accounting. * Prepare monthly revenue recognition entries across multiple products and programs. * Prepare and maintain supporting working papers for all assigned entries and balances. * Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate/resolution of variances. * Contribute to executing the mont
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