Accountant I

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Accountant I performs entry-level accounting activities to maintain a complete and accurate general ledger and produce managerial reports and financial statements. The role involves researching variances and conducting quality reviews of overpayments to support weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for external entities. This is a full-time position with the opportunity to work remotely at Palmetto GBA, a subsidiary of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. Employees covered by the Service Contract Act must enroll in the company’s health insurance, even if they have other coverage; supplemental pay for health insurance is provided until enrollment begins on the first of the month following 28 days after hire. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a job-related field, including 24 semester hours in accounting. The employee should know fundamental accounting concepts, practices, and procedures; have communication, organizational, customer service, and analytical skills; work independently; and handle confidential information discreetly. Microsoft Office and the ability to use data retrieval applications are required. Experience with FISS, HIGLAS, or MCS is preferred. The work environment is a typical office environment. The benefits package includes subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, life insurance, paid time off, on-site cafeterias and fitness centers at major locations, education assistance, service recognition, and national discounts. Benefits eligibility begins the first of the month following 28 days of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field with 24 semester hours in accounting. Employees hired before August 1, 2008, in an accounting position 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 proficiency.
Ability to use data retrieval applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with FISS, HIGLAS, or MCS.

Responsibilities

Reconcile assigned accounts.
Initiate and/or process general ledger and journal entries into various accounts.
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, as well as entries made to various systems.
Prepare reports for financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, trending, and results analysis, ensuring ledger transactions tie to statistical files and financial reports.
Analyze financial data to identify problem areas and report findings to management.
Maintain accurate general ledger accounts by performing monthly, weekly, and/or daily reconciliations.
Assist with special projects assigned by the manager, which may include coordinating between areas, allocating resources, formulating solutions, providing timely feedback, and developing or implementing job procedures and controls in accordance with policies.