Accounts Payable Analyst (Detroit-Hybrid)

The Accounts Payable Analyst position serves as a key resource with primary responsibilities for all duties related to Accounts Payable for the Enterprise.  Contacts include various customers including employees, agents, vendors and policyholders of the Enterprise. Duties may include invoice and accounting analysis, account reconciliation, payment transaction processing, check and cash management research and balancing, and employee expense reimbursement review.

• Prepares financial information and reviews for accuracy and completeness. 
• Performs detailed analysis when necessary.
• Other deliverables may include account reconciliations, impact studies, audit findings, budgets and business cases. 
• Assists with the preparation of various financial or regulatory reports and/or statements for management and/or parties external to BCBSM (e.g., auditors, customers, providers, BCBSA, FEP, OFIS, etc).
• Prepares financial reporting for a division, customer or segment that may include linking financial information from various sources to provide meaningful financial reports or to assure appropriate data reconciliation. 
• Financial data may include financial statements detail, corporate, division and cost center BPR information, cost allocation information, general ledger transaction activity, settlement activity, membership, billing and revenue activity.
• May process financial transactions including journal entries, invoices, cost allocations, etc. Assists with drafting of policies and develops desk level procedures for the department to help assure clarity in department practices and adequate internal controls. 
• Interfaces with various departments, management and individuals' external to BCBSM. Responds to adhoc requests and inquiries.
• Performs other assignments, duties or functions as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or related field required.
• Two (2) to four (4) years' experience in related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under general supervision in an environment where there are certain deadlines.
• Proficient in current industry standard PC applications and systems (e.g., Excel, Word, etc.).
• Working knowledge of Oracle general ledger and mainframe systems.
• General knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.

Departmental Preferences

• Accounts payable experience, purchase orders, 3-way matching
• Knowledge of general accounting methods including journal entries, general ledge accounts and cost center structures
• Knowledge of 1099 reporting 
• Proficient with Excel
• Strong staff training and leadership abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize work in fast-paced environment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good 10-key data entry skills
• Maintain confidentiality of information processed