GENERAL SUMMARY
Maintains accounts, records, and financial reports. Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare reports and make recommendations relative to the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures. Prepares income statements, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, consolidated statements, and other accounting statements and reports in accordance with corporate policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles. Coordinates accounting matters with other departments, locations, and divisions. Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares and reviews accounting journal entries posted to the general and various other ledgers to ensure proper accounting of expenses and revenue. Extracts and analyzes data to prepare monthly financial statements and comparative reports, account reconciliations, and cost reports.
- Designs and prepares ad hoc management reports.
- Reviews and interprets accounting reports for area operations; proposes necessary changes to management to improve cost effectiveness of operations.
- Assists independent auditors with interim and year-end audits.
- Prepares federal, state, and other regulatory reports.
- Remains current on all government regulations affecting finance and accounting procedures, tax regulations, and internal controls.
- Participates on cross-functional project teams.
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications:
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Previous (3-5 years) directly related accounting experience including previous experience designing and preparing accounting reports.
- Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures, theories, and applications.
- Proficient with spreadsheet software and accounting systems.
- Project coordination experience required.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and report writing skills.
Coventry Health Care is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to building a talented and diverse team.
Job: Professionals
Primary Location: Kansas City, MO, US
Organization: 13000 - CHC of Kansas
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: 2012-11-06 00:00:00.0
Job ID: 1212065