About the position

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 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. Completes special projects and resolves routine problems. Logistics: Palmetto GBA – one of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina’s subsidiary companies. Location: This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. You will work an 8-hour shift within the hours of 7:00AM-7:00PM. You will have the potential to W@h after a required training period. This role is located at 17 Technology Circle Columbia SC 29203.

Responsibilities

• Prepares various in-depth 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 to complex research using financial reporting systems, files, and other means to identify errors such as overpayments or misapplication of funds.
• Resolves most questions and problems, referring most 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, tracking funds, balancing accounts, maintaining inventory and receiving cash funds from customers, etc.
• Assists less experienced accounting clerks as needed.
• Prepares journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Responds to telephone and written inquiries from internal and external customers to ensure accurate billing, payments and/or collections.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in a job-related field.
• Degree Equivalency: 4 years job related work experience or Associate's and 2 years job related work experience.
• Good oral and written communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Strong business math skills.
• Microsoft Office.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Accounting related or Banking experience; highly preferred.

Benefits

• 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.