College Co-op: Corporate Accounting Analyst
About the Hiring Department
The Finance organization at Independence Blue Cross (IBX) is responsible for maintaining the company's financial integrity, ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting regulatory compliance, and driving strategic financial planning. The department serves as a key business partner across the organization, providing financial insights that support operational, regulatory, and executive decision-making.
Position Summary
The Accounting Co-op will gain hands-on experience within the Finance and Accounting organization at Independence Blue Cross. This role offers exposure to a variety of accounting functions, including corporate accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, revenue accounting, accounts receivable, and monthly close activities.
The co-op will work closely with accountants, senior accountants, and accounting managers to support day-to-day operations while building a strong foundation in healthcare finance and accounting. This opportunity is ideal for students looking to develop practical accounting skills in a dynamic and collaborative business environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with account reconciliations and monthly close activities.
- Support financial reporting and analysis efforts.
- Assist with revenue accounting and accounts receivable processes.
- Review and analyze financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Help identify process improvement opportunities within accounting operations.
- Collaborate with accounting team members on special projects and ad hoc reporting requests.
- Maintain accurate records and support compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
Required Qualifications
The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and possesses:
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and contribute to department goals.
- Professionalism and discretion when handling financial information.
Accepted Majors
- Accounting
- Finance
Candidate Classification
- Junior or Senior undergraduate student
- Recent graduate (must be within one year of the program start date)
Minimum GPA
3.2+
IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.
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Inclusion and Belonging
At IBX, everyone can feel valued, supported, and comfortable to be themselves, and all associates have a fair opportunity to achieve their full potential. We put these principles into action every day by acting with integrity and respect. Celebrating and embracing diverse thoughts and perspectives that make up our workforce means our company is more vibrant, innovative, and better able to support the people and communities we serve.
About Our Company
Serving more than 8 million people nationwide, including 2.5 million in southeastern Pennsylvania, Independence Health Group — together with its subsidiaries — is the leading health insurance organization in the Philadelphia region. Our mission to build healthier lives for you, your family, and your employees shapes our actions and decisions every day.
At Independence, we see each of our members as an individual, with unique needs and concerns. We’re dedicated to harnessing the very latest ideas and technologies to deliver access to care that meets those needs and surpasses your expectations. For more information about Independence access our website at www.ibx.com. We’re revolutionizing health care, and our focus is on you!
Equal Employment Opportunity
IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.
Agency Disclaimer
All resumes submitted directly to an Independence Blue Cross employee from a vendor via email, the Internet or in any other form without a valid written search agreement in place for this position from the Independence Blue Cross Family of Companies Human Resources Department will be deemed the sole property of Independence Blue Cross and the Independence Blue Cross Family of Companies. Please note that no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Independence Blue Cross or the Independence Blue Cross Family of Companies as a result of the referral or through means other than our established process.