Accounting Technician II- PGBA

001 BlueCross and BlueShield of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health plans

401k retirement savings with company 1

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

On-site cafeterias and fitness centers

Education Assistance

Service Recognition

National discounts

Job summary

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is seeking an on-site Accounting Clerk in Columbia. The role handles refunds, invoices, reconciliations, and deposits within the finance/group accounting function.

You will key journal entries, prepare data, and generate period summaries while ensuring accuracy and compliance. The position requires an associate's degree in a related field and 2 years’ related experience, strong math, good communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Good oral and written communication

Customer service skills

Excellent organization skills

Attention to detail

Strong business math skills

Education

Associate's degree in a job-related field

Degree equivalency: 2 years job related work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

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!

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: PGBA one of BlueCross BlueShield's South Carolina subsidiary companies.

Location: This position is full-time, on-site position(40-hours/week). You will work an 8-hour shift scheduled during our normal business hours, located at: 17 technology Circle, Columbia SC 29203.

Qualified, local candidates need apply Government Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, which requires applicants to be a U.S. Citizen., therefore this position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future.

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:

• 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 the Following:

• 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 the Following:

• Knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Access and Adobe Acrobat.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes the Following:

• 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‑based basis.

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

Veterans Welcome!

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.

Welcome Here’s Your Smart Career Move

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. Business and political climates may change, but we’re stronger than ever. Our A.M. Best rating is A+ (Superior) — making us the only health insurance company in South Carolina with that rating. We’re 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! Veterans Welcome! 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.