Assoc Accountant

External Description: Associate Accountant

GENERAL SUMMARY
Assists in the maintenance of accounts, records and financial reporting software. Compiles routine financial information to prepare reports relative to the accounting of reserves, assets and expenditures. Assists with the preparation of income and balance sheet statements, profit and loss statements, consolidated statements, and other accounting statements and reports.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares accounting entries posted to the general and various other ledgers to ensure proper accounting of expenses and revenue. Assists with extracting and analyzing data to prepare monthly financial statements and comparative reports, account reconciliations, and cost reports. Prepares adhoc management reports.
- Assists in the review of accounting/financial reports for area operations and the proposal of necessary changes to management to improve cost effectiveness of operations.
- Assists in the preparation of federal, state and other regulatory reports (annual tax returns, ERISA, 550, etc.).
- Stays abreast of all government regulations and procedures affecting hospital/managed care/corporate finance and accounting procedures.
- Maintains required records, reports, and files.
- Ensures accounting procedures comply with relevant tax legislation, regulations and internal controls.
- Participates on several projects often involving multi-disciplinary teams.
- Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, workshops, and conferences.
- Performs other duties as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
- Previous related accounting experience including previous experience preparing financial/accounting reports.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures, statistical theories, applications and accounting systems.
- Proficient with spreadsheet software and accounting mainframe systems.
- Excellent communication, analytical and report writing skills required.

To be considered for employment, please apply directly with Coventry Health Care by going to the "Join Our Team" section at www.cvty.com, create your profile and refer to job requisition #128202.

Please refer to job code 128202 when responding to this ad.

Category:	Accounting/Banking/Finance/Insurance
	> Accounting
Location:	Rockville, MD
County:	Montgomery County
ZIP Code:	20847
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	Coventry Health Care
Phone:	email only please
Fax:	email only please