Accountant

Over 35 years strong and fueled by 1,700 smart, passionate employees across New York state and Vermont, MVP is full of opportunities to grow. We are a nationally recognized, award-winning leader for a reason. The beating heart of our company is a wide range of employees from a diverse set of backgrounds-tech people, numbers people, even people people-working together to make health insurance better. If you are ready to join a thriving, mission-driven company where you can create your own opportunities and make a positive difference-it's time to make a healthy career move to MVP!

There are some positions at MVP where your work may require an onsite or community component. When working in an MVP office and/or in the community on behalf of MVP, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and have received the first booster dose within one month of eligibility.

Reporting Accountant

Summary:

Prepares regulatory filings on a quarterly and annual basis in accordance with Statutory Accounting Principles, including notes to financial statement and compete additional exhibits and supplements as required by regulatory agency.

• Analyze and document revenue and expenditure trends and variances in account balances between periods working with both internal and external resources to research variances.
• Perf Perform general ledger functions to assist with monthly accounting activity and closings.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts to the general ledger including proactively detecting, researching, and resolving reconciliation items.
• Keep up to date on regulatory changes and reporting requirements
• Work with Sr. Leadership to communicate changes to current or future regulatory reporting requirements.
• Work with other teams to provide innovative approaches for continued improvement in efficiency and effectiveness of regulatory reporting.
• Perform and support various projects as required.

Location: Schenectady, NY

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education:

• BA or BS in Accounting or Finance or equivalent related business experience

Minimum Experience:

• Prior accounting or internship in accounting experience.
• Healthcare experience desired
• Statutory Reporting experience preferred

Competencies and skills:

• Analytical Thinking - Breaks a complex project down into tasks and sub-tasks. Collects and analyzes data from a variety of sources when developing a solution to a problem.
• Thinks rationally and draws logical conclusions based on information provided.
• Applies and modifies complex learned concepts or methods appropriately.
• Identifies possible causes of events as well as the likely outcomes/consequences of actions.
• Attention to Detail - Pays attention to details, checks for correctness. Keeps track of details to ensure work is performed accurately and completely.
• Focuses well, avoids distractions.
• Communication - Provides clear, concise information to others in a variety of formats (verbal, written, electronic, etc.).
• Listens actively and empathetically to the views of others. Asks the appropriate questions to ensure that all relevant facts are considered before a decision is made or an action is initiated.
• Helps others consider new perspectives. Delivers critical information to all stakeholders/everyone involved. Seeks to clarify ambiguity.
• Follows Procedures - Understands and follows prescribed company and department policies and procedures, to assure outcomes meet defined objectives, even when it is inconvenient to do so.
• Identifies policies and procedures which interfere with productivity and makes recommendations for process improvement.
• Initiative - Pursues work with energy, drive and effort. Takes initiative in seeking out new responsibilities and work challenges. Persists at tasks despite interruptions, obstacles or setbacks. Demonstrates a willingness to work. Establishes challenging but realistic work goals.
• Strives to exceed standards and expectations.
• Multitasking - Works adeptly on more than one task simultaneously. Maintains efficiency and effectiveness when interrupted or switching between tasks
• Time Management / Prioritization - Prioritizes various competing tasks and performs them efficiently according to their urgency. Establishes specific goals to accomplish work in a timely manner. Ensures others receive needed materials in time. Keeps all parties informed of progress and all relevant changes to project timelines. Uses time efficiently. Stays on schedule.

About MVP

MVP Health Care is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health insurer caring for more than 700,000 members in New York and Vermont. Committed to the complete well-being of our members and the communities we serve, MVP makes health insurance more convenient, more supportive, and more personal. We are powered by the ideas and energy of more than 1,700 diverse, employees from all backgrounds, committed to having a positive impact on the health and wellness of everyone we serve. MVP Health Care is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Employment Opportunity (PDF). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis, e.g., Pay Transparency (PDF), and the Know your Rights protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Any person with a disability needing special accommodations to the application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]

Please apply and learn more - including how you may become a proud member of our team.

Other details

• Job Family Finance/Accounting
• Pay Type Salary
• Travel Required No
• Required Education Bachelor's Degree

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