Accounting Technician II (EFT Processor)
033 Palmetto GBA
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Job summary
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is seeking a full-time Accounting Clerk in Columbia, SC. The role involves preparing financial data, balancing accounts, processing refunds and disbursements, and maintaining accurate records in a regulated environment.
Requires an Associate's degree and 2 years of related experience, with strong math, organization, and communication skills. On-site 40-hour workweek; US citizenship required for security clearance.
Qualifications
- Associate's degree or equivalent with 2 years related work experience.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Excellent organization and attention to detail required.
Responsibilities
- Prepares financial data for refunds, invoices, disbursements and deposits.
- Ensures data is complete and accurate for processing.
- Provides routine accounting summaries to supervisor.
- Performs research to identify overpayments or misapplications of funds.
- Resolves routine questions and forwards complex issues.
- Calculates figures for bank deposits, receipts and related items.
- Supports accounting/finance functions including monitoring systems and journal entries.
- Assists less experienced clerks as needed.
- Distributes correspondence regarding monies due or erroneously received.
- Issues refunds as appropriate.
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Job 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!
Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine to moderately 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. May complete special projects.
Palmetto GBA
This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, which requires applicants to be a U.S. Citizen.
This is a full-time position working (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm (Flexible start times from 7:30am - 9:30am), working on‑site at 17 Technology Circle. Columbia SC, in an office environment.
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and its subsidiary companies have contracts with the federal government subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA). As a Service Contract Act (SCA) employee, you are required to enroll in our health insurance, even if you already have other health insurance. Until your enrollment is complete, you will receive supplemental pay for health coverage. Your coverage begins on the first day of the month following 28 days of full‑time employment.
- Prepares various 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 research using financial reporting systems, files, and other means to identify errors such as overpayments or misapplication of funds.
- Resolves routine questions and problems, referring 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, keying journal entries, tracking funds, balancing accounts, maintaining inventory and receiving cash funds from customers, etc.
- Assists less experienced accounting clerks as needed.
- Determines, prepares, and distributes correspondence regarding monies due or erroneously received.
- Issues refunds as appropriate.
- Required Education: Associate's in a job-related field
- Degree Equivalency: 2 years job related work experience
- Required Software and tools: Microsoft Office
- Required Skills and Abilities:
- Good oral and written communication and customer service skills.
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
- Strong business math skills.
- We Prefer That You Have: Any experience in banking, reconciliation, and bookkeeping would be beneficial.
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
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.
BlueCross is a strong supporter of our veterans, and many service men and women have joined our ranks. We’ve found the dedication, work ethic and job skills that serve well in the military excel in many of our lines of business, and we proudly have veterans filling positions in Human Resources, Information Technology, Customer Service, Operations, General Services and more. Through our government contracts, we also have employees serving at Shaw Air Force Base, the Naval Health Clinic in Charleston, the Naval Hospital in Beaufort and in our hometown of Columbia, S.C., at Ft. Jackson. If you are a full‑time employee in the National Guard or Reserves, we will even cover the difference in your pay if you are called to active duty.
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 mycareer.help@bcbssc.com 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.
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