Accounting Technician III Job at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina in Colum

Summary
Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we've been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina ... and much more. We are one of the nation's leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!
Description

Position Purpose

• Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine to complex clerical/accounting functions such as inventory balancing, reconciliations, generating refund request letters, processing disbursements and deposits, keying journal entries and logging items in accordance with standard procedures in one or more of the following areas: general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable or related financial area. Completes special projects and resolves routine problems.

Logistics:

• This is a full-time position working (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm working on-site at 4101 Percival Rd. Columbia SC, in an office environment.

What You'll Do:

• Prepares various in-depth financial data associated with refunds, invoices, recoupments, adjustments, cash disbursements, deposits, check voids and reissues, disputes, correspondence, or other data in support of the finance or accounting function. Ensures data is complete, accurate, and organized for processing. Provides supervisor with daily, weekly, and/or monthly summary reports of accounting activities for the position.
• Completes moderately difficult to complex research using financial reporting systems, files, and other means to identify errors such as overpayments or misapplication of funds. Resolves most questions and problems, referring most complex issues to higher levels.
• Performs calculations on financial documents to ensure accuracy of bank deposits, receipts, disbursements, refunds, or other accounting-related items.
• Provides other support duties related to the accounting/finance function that may include monitoring financial systems, tracking funds, balancing accounts, maintaining inventory and receiving cash funds from customers, etc. Assists less experienced accounting clerks as needed.
• Prepares journal entries and account reconciliations. Responds to telephone and written inquiries from internal and external customers to ensure accurate billing, payments and/or collections.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance OR
• Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance plus two years of experience supporting accounting or financial operations OR
• Four years of experience supporting accounting or financial operations.
• Good oral and written communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Strong business math skills.
• Microsoft Office.

We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail mycareer.help@bcbssc.com or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.