Accountant I - Palmetto GBA

Palmetto GBA, LLC; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health plans

Dental and vision coverage

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

On-site cafeterias

Fitness centers

Service Recognition

National discounts

Job summary

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina (Palmetto GBA subsidiary) is seeking an entry-level accountant to perform journal entries, reconcile accounts, and support financial reporting. The role requires attention to detail and ability to work across daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles in a 40-hour week at our Columbia, SC location.

Responsibilities include supporting general ledger processes, preparing financial reports, and assisting with special projects as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in a job-related field with 24 semester hours in accounting. (21 hours if hired prior to Aug 1, 2008)
• Knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts, practices and procedures
• Good communication, organizational, customer service, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data retrieval applications
• Strong MS Excel skills with ability to write queries using database software

Responsibilities

• Reconciles assigned accounts and initiates/ processes general ledger entries
• Prepare spreadsheets and ensure entries are recorded in the accounting system
• Assist with daily activity and monthly/quarterly/annual filings as required by regulators and internal requirements
• Prepare reports for financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting and trend analysis
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts including reconciliations
• Assist with special projects and coordinate between areas as needed

Job description

# **Summary**Responsible for entry level accounting activities relating to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and/or the resultant managerial reports and/or financial statements.# **Description**Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but we've been part of the national landscape for more than seven decades, 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, allowing us to build on various business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team! **Position Purpose:**Responsible for completing journal entries, analyzing balances, account payables, bank reconciliations, researching data and ability to identify and resolve variances. Responsibilities include reconciliation of incoming and outgoing payments. In addition, this position ensures that all regulations are followed and the applicable reporting needs are met timely and accurately. **Logistics:** Palmetto GBA one of BlueCross BlueShield's South Carolina subsidiary companies. **Location:** This is a full-time position, working an 8-hr. shift (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm with primary location at 17 Technology Circle Columbia SC, Columbia, SC 29203. \\*\\***Qualified, local candidates need apply.** **SCA Benefit Requirements:** BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and its subsidiary companies have contracts with the federal government subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA). **To comply with the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), employees must enroll in our health insurance even if they have other health insurance. Employees will receive supplemental pay for health insurance until they are enrolled in our health insurance, first of the month following 28 days after the hire date.** **What You’ll Do:*** Reconciles assigned accounts. Initiates and/or processes general ledger, and/or journal entries into various accounts. Prepare spreadsheets and/or ensures that entries are entered into the accounting system. Assist coworkers in preparation and/or/or review of daily activity, monthly, quarterly and/or annual filings as required by regulatory agencies and/or internal requirements, as well as entries made to various systems.* Prepares reports for financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, trending, and/or results analysis to ensure transactions in the ledger tie to statistical files and/or various financial reports. Performs analysis of financial data to identify problem areas and/or report to management.* Maintains accurate general ledger (G/L) accounts. This includes performing monthly, weekly and/or daily reconciliations.* May assist with special projects as assigned by the manager to include coordination between areas, allocation of resources, formulating solutions to problems, providing timely feedback to the manager and/or developing and/or implementing job procedures/controls in accordance with policies.**To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need the Following:*** **Required Education:** Bachelor's in a job-related field with 24 semester hours in accounting. (Anyone hired prior to August 1, 2008 in an accounting position only requires 21 semester hours of accounting.)* **Required Skills and Abilities:** Knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts, practices and procedures. Good communication, organizational, customer service, and analytical skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.* **Required Software and Tools:** Microsoft Office. Ability to use data retrieval applications. **We Prefer That You Have the Following:*** Strong MS Excel skills with ability to write queries using database software. **Work Environment:** Typical office environment. **Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes the Following:**We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.* Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage* 401k retirement savings plan with company match* Life Insurance · Paid Time Off (PTO)* On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations* Education Assistance* Service Recognition* National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more **What We Can Do for You:**We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company. **What To Expect Next:**After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.**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 individuals with disabilities and protected 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 disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [e-mail] or call 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. We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Here's more information.