Accountant - Finance – Compliance - GG56
Location:
Rancho Cordova, CA
Last Updated:
10/12/2009
Job Description:
Accountant - Finance – Compliance - GG56
Salary commensurate with experience
VSP Benefits
Job Group: 56
Original Posting Date: 10/12/09
Internal Applicant Deadline: 10/19/09
Description
Ensures the timely and accurate posting, balancing and reconciliation of the general ledger for each entity.
Prepares work papers, financial statements and various reports for internal accounting and auditing.
Researches and analyzes fluctuations between current financial results compared to prior year, prior month and budgeted amounts.
Works with independent auditors and insurance department auditors to ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements.
Prepares insurance department quarterly and annual statements including the conversion from GAAP accounting to statutory accounting.
Recommends changes in accounting systems and procedures.
Assists business partners with budget activity, proper expenditure coding, document preparation and other accounting-related activities.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will typically have the following:
Degree in Accounting/Finance from an accredited college
Two years’ experience in an accounting environment
Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices, including GAAP and statutory accounting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in spreadsheet applications
Clean credit history as reported by credit report
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the position. They are only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks or duties.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.