Auditor I - Medicare Cost Report

ourhrconnect; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health plans

401k with company match

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 Audit Associate to support financial, compliance, and operational audits at our Columbia, SC location. The role involves evaluating internal controls, reviewing policies, and preparing detailed audit reports for management.

You will work full-time on-site, with standard 40-hour weeks. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, with no prior experience necessary, and familiarity with Microsoft Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a job-related field; May 2025 grads eligible.
• No prior work experience required.
• Knowledge of auditing principles.
• Ability to analyze financial data and draw conclusions.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Audit financial, management, and administrative procedures for compliance.
• Interview personnel, test controls, evaluate practices, document findings.
• Develop detailed audit reports with findings and recommendations.
• Identify corrective actions and improvements to processes.
• Support other auditors to maximize efficiency and reduce time.
• Assist in special audit projects for fraud prevention.

Skills

Auditing principles

Financial data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

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!

Position Purpose

Responsible for assisting in the execution of financial, compliance, and operational audits including evaluation of internal controls. Audit the activity of various departments and providers for compliance with plans, policies, and procedures prescribed by management. Review assigned portions of audit programs, determines compliance with policies and procedures, recommends corrective action plans, and prepares/submits reports on the results of audits.

Description

Location: This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday and will be full on site located at 17 Technology Circle, Columbia, SC 29203. You will work an 8-hour shift scheduled during our business hours of 8:00AM-5:00PM.

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 ). Under the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), employees cannot opt out of health benefits. Employees will receive supplemental pay until they are enrolled in health benefits 28 days after the hire date.

What You'll Do

• Conduct audits of the financial, management, and administrative procedures of assigned divisions, providers, departments, and various lines of businesses throughout the organization to ensure that procedures are in compliance.
• Audits include interviewing key personnel, conducting testing, evaluating internal controls, analyzing existing financial and management practices to determine effectiveness, and reviewing relevant documentation to support findings.
• Develop detailed reports on each audit conducted.
• Report includes a review of findings and an identification of recommendation to correct any deficiencies and methods for improvement to processes.
• Conducts testing of corrective actions as identified.
• Conduct special audit studies for management, such as those required to discover controls for prevention of fraud.
• Prepare reports of finding and recommendations for management.
• Assist other auditors in completing their assignments as a means of maximizing audit efficiency and thus reducing lost time and involvement of corporate personnel.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need the Following

• Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in a job-related field (This position is open to students who are expected to graduate in May 2025)
• Required Work Experience: No previous work experience required.
• Required Software and tools: Microsoft Office
• Required Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the principles and practices of auditing.
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of financial data.
• Ability to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations for analyzed data.
• Ability to gather information by examining records and documents and interviewing individuals. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with persons at all levels.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis.

We Prefer That You Have the Following

• Bachelor's Degree with 12 credit hours of Accounting or Finance
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

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 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.