GEHA (Government Employees Health Association, Inc., pronounced G.E.H.A.) is a nonprofit member association that provides medical and dental benefits to more than two million federal employees and retirees, military retirees and their families. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

GEHA has one mission: To empower federal workers to be healthy and well.

Offering one of the largest medical and dental benefit provider networks available to federal employees in the United States, GEHA empowers health and wellness by meeting its members where they are, when they need care. We serve our members with products they value and a personalized customer experience, sustained by a nimble and efficient organization.

Maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded. Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles ledger accounts to the general ledger. Prepares complex balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports. Analyzes current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.

Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.

SKILLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Responsible for accounts payable external reporting requirements.
• Maintains procedure manual and complies with current policy.
• Assists in requests from internal and external auditors in the completion of the annual financial audit and in any state Department of Insurance examinations or inquiries.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with state Departments of Insurance and National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). Stays abreast of state reporting requirements.
• Maintains current procedures manual and a master checklist of the required financial-related filings.
• Determines daily cash needs for area of review. Reviews cleared checks and wire transfers. Calculates and requests OPM Letter of Credit drawdown. Records monthly adjusting journal entries to reflect LOC activity. Notifies Accounting Supervisor of potential cash shortages.
• Responsible for reconciling all monthly bank statements for area of responsibility.
• Initiates wire transfers and ACH transactions
• Provides guidance and backup to Accounting Technician.

REQUIREMENTS
• Requires a Bachelor's degree.
• Requires 2 to 5 years of related experience or 1 to 3 years of public accounting experience.
• Requires effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Requires advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Requires knowledge of software products that support specialized Accounting function

Must reside in Kansas City Metro for occasional onsite visits.

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Work-at-home requirements

Must have the ability to provide a non-cellular High Speed Internet Service such as Fiber, DSL, or cable Modems for a home office.
A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 30x5 (30mpbs download x 5mpbs upload) is required.
Latency (ping) response time lower than 80 ms
Hotspots, satellite and wireless internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

How we value you

Competitive pay/salary ranges
Incentive plan
Health/Vision/Dental benefits effective day one
401(k) retirement plan: company match – dollar for dollar up to 4% employee contribution (pretax or Roth options) plus a 6% annual company contribution
Robust employee well-being program
Paid Time Off
Personal Community Enrichment Time
Company-provided Basic Life and AD&D
Company-provided Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Assistance Program

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. GEHA considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

The annual base salary range for this position is $56,008 - $78,952 USD.

GEHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on sex, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, military status, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, as well as all other characteristics and qualities protected by federal, state, or local law. GEHA will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our diversity drives innovation deepens connections and strengthens our organization.

GEHA is headquartered in Lee's Summit, Missouri, in the Kansas City area. We recognize the importance of balance and flexibility and offer hybrid and work-from-home options for many of our roles.