Jr Accountant (Finance)

Non-Exempt/Bargaining Unit Posting

Local/Seniority Unit – 2500/3307

Date Posted Internal – 1/4/23, Deadline Date – 1/11/23

Department – 142580 Customer Accounting

Salary Grade – UK

Job Code - J094B

Number of openings – 1

Shift – shift bidding process based on seniority 

Site/Location: Detroit, MI

Status – Regular Full Time

Performs a variety of analytical and transactional tasks in support of the accounting function within the Finance division.

• Perform and maintain record of journal and account entries by compiling and analyzing accounting activities.
• Prepare and maintain bank and general ledger account reconciliations and investigate variances for correction.
• Respond to internal and external customer inquiries related to financial transactions.
• Assist with supervision and workload distribution to Accounting Clerks and provide quality review of work completed by peers.
• Process accounts payable invoices, primarily purchase order invoices.
• Process bank/check related functions, such as deposits, voids, cancels, reissues, bank lookup, file processing, balancing and controlling.
• Administer premium payment application and investigation/resolution.
• Perform balancing, controlling, and processing computer and manual check writings and 1099 production.
• Service and respond to customer phone, written, and/or walk-in inquiries.
• Assist in updating and maintaining corporate policies and procedures.
• Provides attention to detail and precise reporting through verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent is required.
• Associates in Accounting or a minimum of 60 credit hours towards obtaining a Bachelor's in Business Administration with a major in Accounting with at least two basic accounting classes preferred.
• Two (2) or more years' experience related to the duties mentioned above.
• Problem analysis and resolution requiring independent judgement with supervision.
• Attention to detail and precise reporting abilities as an error have a significant negative impact on the department and corporate credibility and image.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills are necessary to achieve inter-departmental and inter-divisional goals.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to communicate with co-workers, management, and other BCBSM departments, as well as banking institutions.
•  Must possess problem identification/resolution skills, and exercise independent judgement with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted principles and practices of Accounting.
• Exposure to computerized systems and accounting applications: Microsoft Excel and Access preferred.
• An understanding of Corporate Accounting Policy.
• Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other grounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.