Accounts Receivable Financial/Accounting Analyst II

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey empowers our members to achieve their best health.  For over 90 years, we have been New Jersey’s health solutions leader driving innovations that improve health care quality, affordability, and member experience.  Our members are our neighbors, our friends, and our families.  It is this understanding that drives us to better serve and care for the 3.5 million people who place their trust in us. We pride ourselves on our best-in-class employees and strive to maintain an innovative and inclusive environment that allows them to thrive. When our employees bring their best and succeed, the Company succeeds. 

The Financial/Accounting Analyst II will be assigned to the Corporate Finance department and will be responsible for Financial, Planning and Analysis and/or accounting responsibilities. This position is accountable for more complex analysis, reporting and/or accounting activities.

• Preparation, analysis and reporting of various financial activities and general ledger closing activities
• Responsible for AR Collections and write offs.
• Applying cash receipts to UPS system.
• Prepare write off report to send to third party collection agencies.
• Work independently in monthly general ledger close and/or forecasting and analysis activities.  
• Anticipate the process, plan the calendar and execute pro-actively.
• Business Partnerships to the lines of business assigned where applicable.  This may include: reconciling general ledger accounts and preparing monthly accruals and transactional journal entries.
• Assigned to at least 1-2 special projects involving SGA enhancements, Internal Audit, new product development, medical cost ratio, investment, cash flow, billing or any business initiative as assigned by leadership.
• Create an annual process, facilitate the meetings, gather the data and build independent meetings with the business they support.
• Act as an interface and support internal and external audits, review activity and communicate guidelines, as needed.
• Variance analysis reports and financials; exhibit awareness of managerial reporting requirements and know when to escalate discrepancies or issues to senior colleagues.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED required.

• Requires a minimum of 2-4 years of finance experience, preferably in Financial Reporting, Forecasting or Accounting.

• Prefer previous experience working for a large Corporation with revenue in excess of $100M.

Additional Licensing, Certifications, Registrations:

• CPA or other healthcare specific financial certifications preferred.

Knowledge:

• Application of accounting principles to maintain general ledger (e.g., , processing of transactions, preparation of schedules, reports, documentation)

• Requires working knowledge of general accounting principles and methods;

• Working understating of forecasting and accounting for areas including fixed assets, investments and employee benefits as an example. 

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills, business acumen and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong working experience with Excel, Access. Macros/VBA a plus.

• Adaptability and ability to work in a complex matrix environment.

• Experience with current Horizon systems and software a plus.

• Requires strong PC skills and ability to develop analytics and reports.

• Requires excellent analytical skills.

• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Requires excellent organizational skills.

• Requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision at times.

Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware

Salary Range:

$69,500 - $93,030

​This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity.  This range has been created in good faith based on information known to Horizon at the time of posting.  Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. Horizon also provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)

• Retirement Plans

• Generous PTO

• Incentive Plans

• Wellness Programs

• Paid Volunteer Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer:
This job summary has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by colleagues within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of colleagues assigned to this job.

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law.  Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process.