Lead Financial Accounting and Reporting Analyst

Highmark Inc

Pittsburgh, PA

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Accounting, Accounting Consolidation, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Best Practices, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Computer Security, Corporate Policies, Cross-Functional, English Language, External Audit, Facebook, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Financial Accounting, Financial Audit, Financial Regulations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Systems, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Insurance, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Insurance, Internet Security, Investor Relations, Leadership, Legal Standards, LinkedIn, Management Reporting, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Policy Development, Policy Implementation, Position Papers, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Public Accounting, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Reports, SAP, Sales, Security Policy, State Laws and Regulations, Technical Accounting, Technical Research, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills, YouTube
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Pittsburgh, PA
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12 days ago

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Pittsburgh PA, 15222, FAP, 5th Avenue Place

Company :

Highmark Health

Job Description :

JOB SUMMARY

This critical role requires an experienced and highly technical accounting professional to lead the oversight of accounting functions related to financial and regulatory reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP). The incumbent will drive technical research and memo preparation, accounting guidance adoption and integration, and policy formulation to ensure appropriate application of GAAP and SAP rules and regulations across the organization. A key component of this position involves taking a lead role in the accurate and complete preparation of financial statements from inception to completion, including complex consolidated financial statements and footnotes for audit reports, management reporting, insurance department filings, etc.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepare and/or review audited financial statements, including footnotes, insurance department filings, board reports and investor relations reports.
  • Lead cross-functional efforts to draft and implement new or revised accounting policies and implement processes and applications that have a direct impact on the Company"s financial statements.
  • Provide GAAP and/or SAP interpretation and prepare technical position papers that document issues in a clear, logical and comprehensive manner, for evolving accounting guidance.
  • Coordinate annual audit with external audit firm; act as liaison with external audit firm during fieldwork.
  • Implement financial reporting, systems, and process improvements to ensure best practices.
  • Mentor and develop staff members.
  • Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Required

  • Bachelor"s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor"s degree.

Preferred

  • Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

EXPERIENCE

Required

  • 6 years in Public Accounting or Consolidated Accounting or Financial Reporting with a large Public Regulated Company, or 7 years experience in Finance and Accounting

To include

  • 3 years in GAAP Accounting or STAT Accounting

And

  • 3 years in Financial Reporting

Preferred

  • 1 - 5 years in External Audit
  • 1 - 3 years in a GAAP Technical Research role.
  • 1 - 3 years in the Health Insurance Industry

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

  • None

Preferred

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Non-Specific

SKILLS

  • Written & Oral Presentation Skills
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Problem-Solving
  • Analytical Skills
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Financial or Accounting Systems
  • Internal Controls
  • Leadership
  • Oral & Written Communication Skills

Language (Other than English)

None

Travel Required

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Occasionally

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

No

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Does Not Apply

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Does Not Apply

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.

For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org

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Job Details

  • Job category Finance
  • Position Type Full Time
  • Posted 06/11/2026
  • Location(s) Pittsburgh PA, 15222, FAP, 5th Avenue Place
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  • Hiring Manager
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  • Job Family Financial Reporting-HM
  • Req ID J282107

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Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.

For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org.

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About the Company

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Highmark Inc

Highmark provides millions of people with the security of quality health insurance

Our history of helping families and companies with their health insurance needs dates to the 1930s, when our predecessor companies were established to help Pennsylvania's residents pay for health care.

Highmark was created in 1996 by the consolidation of two Pennsylvania licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association — Pennsylvania Blue Shield (now Highmark Blue Shield) and Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania (now Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield). We are now one of the largest health insurers in the United States.

Highmark's officers and board of directors set the company's strategic direction and corporate policies. They are guided by our mission, vision and values.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1996
WEBSITE
https://www.highmark.com/hmk2/index.shtml