Accounting Analyst

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

. Support employee and retiree benefit accounting .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee benefit accounting and financial reporting, with strong analytical skills to perform variance analysis and account reconciliations. Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office, capable of leading projects and collaborating with senior leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Accounting Or FinanceEmployee Benefit AccountingStrong Excel SkillsAnalytical SkillsProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Journal EntriesAccount ReconciliationsVariance AnalysisFinancial Statements PreparationData Analysis

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationIndependence

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAI-Enabled Tools

Industry Keywords

Financial ReportingAccountingPublic AccountingProcess Improvements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support employee and retiree benefit accounting
Prepare accurate and timely journal entries
Perform account reconciliations
Perform variance analysis using large datasets to identify variances and trends
Design, develop, and prepare accurate and timely financial statements, reporting, and analysis
Identify and research trends and developments
Lead special projects and ad-hoc reporting requests
Collaborate with others to identify process improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience required
Equivalent work experience: 4 years of experience in a related field
3 years of work experience in an accounting/financial position required
Weighted equivalent experience: 1 year in public accounting equals 2 years of applicable work experience
Strong Excel skills
Experience with employee benefit accounting
Exposure to AI-enabled tools
Demonstrated ability to effectively work with senior leadership teams
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or in a team environment sharing responsibility, roles, and accountability
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Proficient oral and written communication skills
Proficient interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to handle multiple projects
Strong analytical skills
Proven priority-setting and project management skills
Sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote position
Occasional travel to Chattanooga for events
Employee benefits accounting support (role-related compensation responsibility)