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Health Care Service Corporation

Lead Accountant

Posted 23 Days Ago
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In-Office
5 Locations
56K-124K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
5 Locations
56K-124K Annually
Mid level
Responsible for leading a team of accountants, managing workflows, providing training, overseeing accounting activities, and implementing process improvements.
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Job Summary

This position is responsible for leading accountants and accounting clerks. Responsible for workflow management, coaching and feedback, training, and employee development. Providing input to goal setting, hiring/selection, and performance reviews. Overseeing the department*s daily and weekly accounting activities and ensuring balancing issues get resolved. Overseeing critical processes such as sub ledger and general ledger entries. Documenting new processes and procedures and recommending and implementing process improvements. Providing training for new employees in department function and policies.
Required Job Qualifications:
*Bachelor’s degree in Business.
*3 years accounting experience.
*PC proficiency to include Word, and advanced Excel
*Employee development, work management, and motivation skills.
*Clear, concise oral and written communication, with good grammar and word choice, matched to the audience.
*Self-motivated/self-starter
Preferred Job Qualifications:

*Accounting Degree.
*Supervisory experience.
*Experience with PeopleSoft and SQL queries;
*Knowledge of banking terms and bank reconciliations.
*Knowledge of Medicare Advantage business
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Pay Transparency Statement:

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees.  Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards.

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

HCSC Employment Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Base Pay Range$55,900.00 - $123,500.00

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Top Skills

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SQL
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Health Care Service Corporation Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

300 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60601

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