Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is a health insurance company seeking a Technical Accountant to support accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance. The role researches and applies accounting guidance, prepares technical accounting documentation, supports audits and close processes, develops accounting policies, and advises management and cross-functional stakeholders on accounting impacts.
Responsibilities
- Research and analyze accounting guidance related to 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 applicable regulatory accounting and reporting requirements
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes by ensuring accuracy to internal controls, accounting policies, and financial reporting standards
- Evaluate accounting implications of technical areas such as revenue recognition, leases, investments, reserves, contingencies, impairments, and capital or surplus impacts
- Develop, maintain, and communicate accounting policies, including related control documentation, and support implementation of new accounting standards and process changes
- Support internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, and compliance reviews by preparing schedules, analyses, and responses to inquiries
- Identify and document opportunities to strengthen internal controls over financial reporting, improve processes, and increase reporting efficiency
- Collaborate with cross-functional business partners and external auditors/regulators to provide accounting guidance, financial insights, and support cross-functional initiatives
- Monitor developments in accounting and regulatory standards and communicate impacts and recommendations to management
- Participate in special projects, system implementations, and finance transformation initiatives, where applicable
- Assist the Manager in delegating tasks, overseeing execution of key responsibilities, and mentoring less experienced staff to promote quality work and professional growth
Skills
- Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment
- 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
- 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 to guide team members and support their professional development
- Advanced analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with a focus on problem-solving and decision-making
- 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 both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
- Previous experience supporting audits or complex organizations, including coordination with internal audit teams, external auditors, or regulatory reviewers preferred
- Previous experience training or coaching others on accounting guidance, policy interpretation, and related documentation expectations preferred
- Knowledge of statutory accounting principles or insurance industry accounting preferred
Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick leave with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire
- Ongoing training and development programs
- Flexible work environment
- Incentive pay program (EPIP)
- Health/Vision/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 & fitness benefits, discounts and resources
- This position is eligible to work remotely, hybrid or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy
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