What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bank Reconciliation Accountant position at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi?
The Bank Reconciliation Accountant is responsible for all transactions to ensure the accuracy of Cash and Short-term Investments as reported on the BCBSMS financial statements. The following duties are associated with maintaining the accuracy of financial reporting: recording cash receipts and disbursements, reconciling BCBSMS and FEP bank accounts and related general ledger accounts, maintaining cleared, written check and ACH tables, reconciling and providing approval to release CAS claims payments and maintaining the escheat written check files and accounts.
The Bank Reconciliation Accountant performs the following tasks to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting:prepare claims related billings and assessments (New York GME, etc.), research and process return items (ACH and checks) and cleared check errors, handle stop payments and sign-off/mail system generated checks.
Job-Specific Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting, Finance, Economics or a Business related field of study).
- Minimum GPA of 3.25, preferred.
- Experience working in Accounting, Finance, Treasury and/or Cash Management preferred
- PC skills required to include the Microsoft Office suite.
- Must have strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience using a Mainframe or PC based Financial Software Package is preferred.
