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WPS—A health solutions company · 4 days ago

Accountant

Iowa, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$60K/yr - $70K/yr

2+ years exp

WPS Health Solutions is a leading not-for-profit health insurer and federal government contractor headquartered in Wisconsin. The Accountant position provides critical support to management by tracking and analyzing financial activities, generating reports, and facilitating meetings to inform decision-making.

GovernmentHealth CareHealth Insurance

Responsibilities

Address questions and inquiries from internal operational departments and external vendors, ensuring timely and accurate responses

Prepare general ledger entries from various sources, ensuring accurate record-keeping and adherence to internal controls to maintain financial security

Reconcile assigned accounts, escalating and resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner, and performing additional analysis as necessary

Perform cost allocations to various business lines and subsidiaries for proper and accurate business line financial representation in accordance with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

Reconcile government receipts and reporting related to federal contract segments, including coordination with internal and external stakeholders

Proposing and supporting continuous process improvement initiatives

Qualification

Accounting principlesFinancial reportingCost allocationMicrosoft ExcelProcess improvementJudgmentCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

2 or more years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field

Solid knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, expense and revenue management

Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with both external vendors and internal stakeholders across the organization, with the ability to ask clear, targeted questions to obtain the necessary information for task completion

Demonstrated ability to apply sound judgment and follow established policies and procedures when addressing daily operational and financial issues

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and demonstrated experience with technology applications in Finance

Proven experience in identifying and implementing process improvements within accounting functions