Accounting Technician II- PGBA

BlueCross and BlueShield of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is seeking a detail-oriented accounting/clerk professional for a full-time, on-site role in Columbia. You will handle refunds, invoices, disbursements, deposits, and journal entries in a structured finance team environment.

The position requires an associate degree (or 2 years related experience) and strong communication skills, with emphasis on accuracy and customer service. On-site work at 17 Technology Circle, Columbia, SC, 29203.

Qualifications

• Associate's in a job-related field is required.
• Degree equivalency: 2 years job related work experience.
• Microsoft Office proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares financial data for refunds, invoices, disbursements and deposits.
• Generates journal entries and maintains records per procedures.
• Performs routine accounting tasks and reconciliations.
• Provides reports to supervisor on accounting activities weekly/monthly.
• Monitors data accuracy and assists junior clerks as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Business math

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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!

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

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.

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

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 vi