Accounting Technician II (EFT Processor)

Palmetto GBA, LLC; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health plans

Dental and vision coverage

401k retirement savings plan with公司匹配

Job summary

Palmetto GBA, LLC, in Columbia, SC, is seeking an Accounting Clerk to perform routine to moderately complex clerical/accounting tasks in the finance function. The role is full-time, on-site, and based in a professional office setting.

Qualified candidates typically have an Associate’s degree, 2 years of related work experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, with strong communication, organization, and math skills. Training and potential career growth are available.

Qualifications

• Associate’s in a job-related field.
• 2 years job related work experience.
• Microsoft Office.
• Good oral and written communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Strong business math skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• May assists less experienced accounting clerks as needed.
• Determines, prepares, and distributes correspondence regarding monies due or erroneously received.
• Issues refunds as appropriate.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Math skills

Education

Associate’s degree

2+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary 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

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.

Logistics

Palmetto GBA Government Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, which requires applicants to be a U.S. Citizen.

Location: 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.

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). 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.

What You’ll Do

• 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.
• May assists less experienced accounting clerks as needed.
• Determines, prepares, and distributes correspondence regarding monies due or erroneously received.
• Issues refunds as appropriate.

To Qualify For This Position, You'll Need

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.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes

• 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.

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.

Palmetto GBA is a healthcare service administrator and one of the nation’s largest providers of high-volume medical claims and transaction processing.

We provide services and technology solutions to improve and streamline healthcare administration not only for government but also for corporate entities.

We offer a wide range of services that require a diverse workforce and expansive areas of expertise from data analytics, administrative and workflow services to advanced systems.

To help our associates succeed and reach their professional goal, we offer training classes and programs that help employees prepare for leadership positions and offer tuition assistance for education advancement.

Palmetto GBA acknowledges associates’ hard work and dedication with awards and financial incentives.