What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant II position at Medical Mutual?
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**This position is a temporary position for approximately three months.
Founded in 1934, Medical Mutual is the oldest and one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio. We provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million members through our high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and individual plans.
Job Summary:
Performs a primary or supporting role in the monthly close process. Completes operational procedures to administer the financial aspects of fully-insured and self-insured related products. Assists in the preparation and analysis of the financial results.
Responsibilities:
- Processes and handles operational functions within Finance areas such as group billing, unclaimed funds, subrogation, and national network arrangements.
- Analyzes general ledger account activity compared to prior period and/or forecast. Researches and explains variances.
- Reconciles complex general ledger accounts ensuring the accuracy of reported balances. Researches any reconciling items and takes necessary action to correct these items.
- Assists in preparing components of the corporate forecast and/or financial statements.
- Prepares monthly general ledger journal entries that impact assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree with Accounting, Finance or Business Administration major.
- 1 year of progressive work experience as a staff accountant including experience with journal entries and account reconciliations.
Professional Certification(s):
- N/A
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
- Beginning knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and ability to apply the appropriate accounting standards to the relevant job duties.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills including Access
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