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The Accounting Lead performs general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements such as balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements and capital expenditure schedules. Conducts or assists in the documentation of accounting projects. The Accounting Lead works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial.

The Accounting Lead prepares, records, analyzes and reports accounting transactions and ensures the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles. Provides financial support, including forecasting, budgeting and analyzing variations from budget. Analyzes and prepares statutory accounts, financial statements and reports. Advises executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance. Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks, and works under minimal supervision, uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.

• Review and prepare financial data, transactions and reports, including ad-hoc data requests for executive leadership

• Partner with other areas across the organization to ensure accurate reporting of our financials

• Review monthly close and approved journal entries

• Develop methods and criteria for measuring and summarizing financial data and preparing complex analyses

• Analyze payer agnostic medical data for trends and financial impact

• Present markets with monthly financial performance and trend insights

Use your skills to make an impact
 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or a related field
• 5+ years with general accounting/monthly close process
• Experience presenting to upper management
• Prior experience within the healthcare industry
• 2 or more years of leadership experience
• Excel proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration
• Certified Public Accountant license
• Familiarity with Healthcare income statements and MLR (medical loss ratios)
• SQL and Essbase
• Healthcare claims reserving and development

Location:

Hybrid Home, with 2 days per week in downtown Louisville, Ky offices. Fully remote will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

 Additional Information

Hybrid, 2 days in office located in downtown, Louisville, KY.

 

SSN Alert Statement

Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from Humana@myworkday.com with instructions on how to add the information into your official

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

 

$94,900 - $130,500 per year

 

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

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