Accountant II

220 Companion Data Services; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health plans

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

On-site cafeterias and fitness centers

Education Assistance

Job summary

220 Companion Data Services in Columbia, South Carolina is looking for a General Accountant. In this role, you will handle monthly reconciliations, prepare financial reports, and assist with audit preparations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, two years of related experience, and intermediate Excel skills. Benefits include health coverage, 401(k) match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2 years of accounting experience required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong skills with MS Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts.
• Prepare financial reports for analysis and forecasting.
• Assist with audit preparation and reviews.

Skills

Intermediate Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's in a job related field with 24 semester hours in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data retrieval applications

Job description

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!

Position Purpose

This is a General Accounting position that may include the following tasks: monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts related to direct and indirect costs, problem solving, researching, explaining variances, and recommendations of financial data to upper management and executives, assists with audits, sales/use tax returns, and keying invoices into the A/P system. Requires intermediate level of Excel experience, attention to detail and strong analytical ability to interpret financial data.

What You'll Do

• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts of routine to moderate complexity.
• Initiate and/or process journal entries into various accounts.
• Perform reviews of various systems activities for Financial and/or Operational reporting, which may include upper level review of co-workers or next level review.
• Prepare financial reports for financial analysis, forecasting, trending, budgeting, and/or results analysis to ensure transactions in the ledger tie to statistical files and/or various financial reports.
• Perform analyses of financial data to identify problem areas and/or report to management.
• Prepare supporting reports and/or spreadsheets required to prepare financial reports.
• Prepare spreadsheets for daily and/or monthly balancing and/or reconciling.
• Research and/or complete account reconciliations to maintain accurate general ledger accounts.
• Resolve out of balance situations and/or ensure outstanding items do not exceed standard timeframe.
• Maintain documentation of work papers including costing, invoicing, allocation and/or other required auditable documents.
• Assist with all audit preparation and/or review.
• Assist internal and/or external auditors.
• Assist supervisor with special projects.
• May assist in directing activities of staff or a function.

To Qualify for This Position

• 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 Work Experience: 2 years of accounting experience.
• Required Skills and Abilities: Knows fundamental accounting concepts, practices and procedures. Possesses good communication, organizational and analytical skills. Ability to work independently.
• Required Software and Tools: Microsoft Office. Ability to use data retrieval applications.
• Preferred Work Experience: 3 years of accounting experience.
• Preferred Software and Other Tools: Strong skills with MS Excel.

Benefits

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) 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.

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.