Financial Analyst II


Company:: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ
Location:: Newark, NJ
Job Type:: Full Time
Category:: Investment Banking


Posted:: 1/15/2013

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Job Description

This position is responsible for the development monitoring and reporting of projections as well as the timely and accurate preparation and analysis of accounting entries for assigned divisions or companies This position is also responsible for the preparation and analysis of all financial reports for managementEnsure the timely and accurate processing of monthly accounting entries for the financial close and the preparation of related general ledger account analyses (eg account reconciliations investigation of unusual or onetime items) this involves interfacing with divisional personnel Perform variance analysis May prepare financial reporting (eg board reports divisional reports scorecards and regulatory reports) Prepare ad hoc analysis and benchmarking for assigned divisions or companies including analyzing raw financial data as well as compiling reports graphs and presentations Support internal and external audits as needed Identify finance core processes for standardizationredesign and implement more streamlined procedures to enhance efficiency and controls May also provide SGA data for project and vendor ROI and RFP analyses as needed May also develop budgets and quarterly forecasts for assigned divisioncompanies including monitoring of reported results vs projections and variation analysis May also develop and distribute weekly and monthly enrollment reports May also include forecasting reporting and analysis of enterprise project budgets and return EducationExperience Requires a Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited college or university Requires at least (2) two years of experience with general accounting financial analysis financial modeling budgeting or related function Experience with ICD9 and Medical billing knowledge preferred Additional licensing certifications registrations Prefer a CPA or CPA candidate Knowledge Prefer knowledge of accounting finance and budgetcost Requires knowledge of general accounting principles and methods prefer knowledge of both Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory Accounting principles (SAP) Skills and Abilities Requires good oral and written communication skills Requires strong analytical skills including the ability to research and resolve problems report findings accurately identify solutions and implement resolutions through interaction with company wide personnel Requires very strong attention to detail and granular levels of financial reporting Requires the ability to plan organize and prioritize work assignments Requires the ability to work independently and exercise sound business judgment Requires solid skills in MS Office applications (particularly Excel and Access) Prefer knowledge of Hyperion Planning Application Prefer knowledge of the general ledger system preferably PeopleSoft Financials

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