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At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, we encourage professional growth in a challenging and fast-paced atmosphere. Our 'be healthy' culture promotes health and wellness at all levels of the Company, and we provide our employees with the time, tools and resources to commit to a healthy lifestyle.

The Staff Cost Accountant performs a wide range of tasks to ensure an accurate and efficient cost allocation process and performs cost studies and analysis that is accurate, timely and complies with all applicable regulatory guidelines.  This position ensures the accuracy of the BCBSMS financial statements including reconciling and verifying FEP activity, and ensures allocation methods are current, accurate, documented, implemented and proficiently executed to meet regulatory guidelines. 

Job-Specific Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting (150 hour requirement is met as to be eligible to sit for the Certified Public Accountant exam), with a minimum GPA of 3.25.
• Must be able to work within and meet deadlines.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must have strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Insurance accounting background or working SAP (Statutory Accounting Principles) knowledge preferred.
• Cost Accounting experience preferred.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is an Equal opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that is worth approximately one-third of the salary compensation. Our benefits program is among the best in the health care field. We are looking for employees who can bring their experience, expertise and dedication to work for our customers.