Accountant I (Banking)

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant I is responsible for entry-level accounting activities supporting the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and the related managerial reports and financial statements. The position completes journal entries, analyzes balances, processes accounts payable, reconciles bank accounts and incoming and outgoing payments, researches data, and identifies and resolves variances. It also helps ensure compliance with applicable regulations and timely, accurate reporting. This is a full-time position with Palmetto GBA, a BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina subsidiary. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., working an eight-hour shift (40 hours per week). The primary work location is 17 Technology Circle, Columbia, SC 29203; qualified local candidates are invited to apply. The work environment is a typical office. Employees must enroll in the company health insurance to meet Service Contract Act requirements, even if they have other health coverage. Supplemental pay for health insurance is provided until enrollment, which begins the first of the month following 28 days after the hire date. This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a job-related field with 24 semester hours in accounting. Employees hired into an accounting position before August 1, 2008 require 21 semester hours in accounting.
Knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts, practices, and procedures.
Good communication, organizational, customer service, and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
Microsoft Office skills.
Ability to use data retrieval applications.

Nice To Haves

Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to write queries using database software.
Banking experience.
Two or more years of accounting experience.

Responsibilities

Reconcile assigned accounts, including monthly, weekly, and/or daily general ledger accounts.
Initiate and/or process general ledger and journal entries in various accounts and systems.
Prepare spreadsheets and ensure entries are entered into the accounting system.
Assist coworkers with preparing and/or reviewing daily activity and monthly, quarterly, and annual filings required by regulatory agencies or internal requirements.
Prepare reports for financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, trending, and results analysis; ensure ledger transactions tie to statistical files and financial reports.
Analyze financial data to identify problem areas and/or report findings to management.
Maintain accurate general ledger accounts.
Assist with special projects assigned by the manager, which may include coordinating between areas, allocating resources, developing solutions, providing timely feedback, and developing or implementing procedures and controls in accordance with policies.