Accounting Analyst
Independence Blue Cross • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • Intern
Posted on Fri, Oct 2, 2026
About the Hiring Department
Corporate Accounting Shared Services is responsible for gathering, recording, analyzing, and interpreting financial information to support sound business decision-making. The department reports on the company’s financial performance and partners with leadership to support strategic planning and the achievement of organizational goals.
Position Overview
The Accounting Analyst Co‑op will support the Corporate Accounting team with general ledger activities and financial reporting processes. This role provides hands-on experience in a corporate accounting environment and exposure to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare journal entries for assigned general ledger accounts.
- Perform general ledger account reconciliations and investigate variances.
- Assist with balancing and other routine reconciliations.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and annual close processes in accordance with established deadlines.
- Assist accountants with the preparation of schedules and research related to account variances.
- Respond to internal inquiries and requests for information related to assigned accounts.
- Participate in special projects and accounting analyses as needed.
- Ensure work is completed accurately, timely, and in compliance with company policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Pursing a degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Completion of at least 2–3 accounting courses.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to follow through on tasks and work independently as well as part of a team.
Accepted Majors:
· Accounting
· Finance
Classification:
· Junior or Senior undergraduate students
· Recent graduate (must be within one year or less of the program start date)
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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AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $48,000–$73,000 per year (median ~$58,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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