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College Co-op: Corporate Accounting Analyst

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 21 days ago

    Highlights

    This role offers exposure to a variety of accounting functions, including corporate accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, revenue accounting, accounts receivable, and monthly close activities. The Finance organization at Independence Blue Cross (IBX) is responsible for maintaining the company's financial integrity, ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting regulatory compliance, and driving strategic financial planning.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPhiladelphia, PA
    IndustryInsurance
    Company Size2,000 to 2,499 employees
    Websitehttps://www.bcbs.com/about-us/careers

    Description

    About the Hiring Department

    The Finance organization at Independence Blue Cross (IBX) is responsible for maintaining the company's financial integrity, ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting regulatory compliance, and driving strategic financial planning. The department serves as a key business partner across the organization, providing financial insights that support operational, regulatory, and executive decision-making.

    Position Summary

    The Accounting Co-op will gain hands-on experience within the Finance and Accounting organization at Independence Blue Cross. This role offers exposure to a variety of accounting functions, including corporate accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, revenue accounting, accounts receivable, and monthly close activities.

    The co-op will work closely with accountants, senior accountants, and accounting managers to support day-to-day operations while building a strong foundation in healthcare finance and accounting. This opportunity is ideal for students looking to develop practical accounting skills in a dynamic and collaborative business environment.

    Responsibilities

    • Assist with account reconciliations and monthly close activities.
    • Support financial reporting and analysis efforts.
    • Assist with revenue accounting and accounts receivable processes.
    • Review and analyze financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
    • Help identify process improvement opportunities within accounting operations.
    • Collaborate with accounting team members on special projects and ad hoc reporting requests.
    • Maintain accurate records and support compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

    Required Qualifications

    The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and possesses:

    • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
    • Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial analysis.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
    • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
    • Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and contribute to department goals.
    • Professionalism and discretion when handling financial information.

    Accepted Majors

    • Accounting
    • Finance

    Candidate Classification

    • Junior or Senior undergraduate student
    • Recent graduate (must be within one year of the program start date)

    Minimum GPA

    3.2+

    IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.

    Must have an Android or iOS device which is compatible with the free Microsoft Authenticator app.

    About Company

    At the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), we provide business strategy, technical support and consulting expertise to 36 Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies across the nation, employing more than 1,000 of the best strategic thinkers in the industry. We are a Brand manager that sets quality control standards for the 36 independent companies that use the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Brands, and we serve as a trade association that represents these Blue companies. It is through our involvement that the Blues companies share a united vision and strategy while also benefiting from the local strength of all member companies.

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