Technical Accountant

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🌪️ Kansas, Missouri – Remote

🌪️ Kansas – Remote 🏰 Missouri – Remote

💵 $99.4k - $124.3k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

💲 Accountant / Accounting

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

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1001 - 5000 employees

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

Healthcare • Consulting • Healthcare Insurance

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is the largest health insurer in the state of Kansas and operates as a mutual insurance company owned by its policyholders. Governed by a board consisting of 16 Kansans with diverse expertise, the company ensures that the voices of customers and healthcare professionals are included in its operations. With a strong financial foundation, BCBSKS pays over $1 billion in annual claims to healthcare providers and actively contributes more than $140 million to the local economy through payroll and taxes. Headquartered in Topeka, KS, it employs nearly 1,400 individuals across various locations in the state and is part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, which facilitates collaboration among 36 independent Plans nationwide.

📋 Description

• Research and analyze accounting guidance for new transactions, contracts, business arrangements, acquisitions, strategic initiatives, regulatory developments, and emerging accounting standards • Prepare accounting position papers and technical memoranda documenting accounting conclusions and supporting rationale • Interpret and apply GAAP, SAP, NAIC guidance, and other regulatory accounting and reporting requirements • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes • Evaluate accounting implications involving revenue recognition, leases, investments, reserves, contingencies, impairments, and capital or surplus impacts • Develop, maintain, and communicate accounting policies and related control documentation • Support implementation of new accounting standards and process changes • Support internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, and compliance reviews • Prepare schedules, analyses, and responses to audit and regulatory inquiries • Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, improve processes, and increase reporting efficiency • Collaborate with cross-functional partners, external auditors, and regulators • Monitor accounting and regulatory standards and communicate impacts and recommendations to management • Participate in special projects, system implementations, and finance transformation initiatives • Assist the Manager with task delegation, execution oversight, and mentoring less experienced staff

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting or related field required • Master's degree in Accounting OR Certified Public Accountant designation (active or inactive) OR minimum 5 years' experience leading technical accounting research, accounting policy development, accounting position papers, and technical accounting analyses required • Minimum 5 years' experience in public accounting, technical accounting, financial reporting, or regulatory accounting required • Minimum 2 years' experience in a Sr. Auditor, Sr. Accountant, project leadership, or similar role required • Previous experience supporting audits or complex organizations preferred • Previous experience training or coaching others on accounting guidance, policy interpretation, and related documentation expectations preferred • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting requirements, and technical accounting research • Experience researching, interpreting, and applying accounting guidance to complex transactions, contracts, business arrangements, and new accounting standards • Experience preparing technical accounting memos, position papers, audit documentation, or related accounting analyses • Strong leadership and mentoring skills • Advanced analytical and strategic thinking abilities • Experience with financial statement preparation and disclosures under GAAP • High attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation quality • Understanding of internal controls over financial reporting, control documentation, and risk management practices • Ability to communicate complex accounting concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders • Effective verbal and written communication skills, including strong technical writing capabilities • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively • Knowledge of statutory accounting principles or insurance industry accounting preferred • Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment • Successful candidates must complete pre-employment drug screening, criminal conviction check, employment verifications, and education verification

🏖️ Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave • Paid maternity and paternity leave available immediately upon hire • Ongoing training and development programs • Flexible work environment • Incentive pay program (EPIP) • Health, vision, and dental insurance • 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers • Fertility/adoption assistance • 2 weeks paid caregiver leave • 401(k) plan matching up to 5% • Tuition reimbursement • Health and fitness benefits, discounts, and resources