Accountant II

Palmetto GBA•Columbia, SC

6d•Hybrid

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: Responsible for moderately complex accounting activities relating to the monthly cost analysis and billing of specific projects. Logistics: Palmetto GBA Location: This is a full-time position working (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm, working a hybrid schedule (after established training is accomplished and at discretion of management). Physical location at 17 Technology Circle, Columbia, SC 29203. Qualified, local candidates need apply.

Requirements

Bachelor's in a job-related field with 24 semester hours in accounting. (Anyone hired prior to August 1, 2008 in an accounting position only requires 21 semester hours of accounting.)
2 years of accounting experience.
Knows fundamental accounting concepts, practices and procedures.
Possesses good communication, organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently.
Microsoft Office.
Ability to use data retrieval applications.

Nice To Haves

3 years-of accounting experience.
Able to write queries using database software.
Ability to analyzes financial data, documents results, interfaces with auditors, prepares reports, reconciles accounts, reviews complex transactions

Responsibilities

Reconciles assigned general ledger accounts of routine to moderate complexity.
Initiates and/or processes journal entries into various accounts.
Performs reviews of various systems activities for Financial and/or Operational reporting, which may include upper level review of co-workers or next level review.
Prepares financial reports for financial analysis, forecasting, trending, budgeting, and/or results analysis to ensure transactions in the ledger tie to statistical files and/or various financial reports.
Performs analyses of financial data to identify problem areas and/or report to management.
Prepares supporting reports and/or spreadsheets required to prepare financial reports.
Prepares spreadsheets for daily and/or monthly balancing and/or reconciling.
Researches and/or completes account reconciliations to maintain accurate general ledger accounts.
Resolves out of balance situations and/or ensures outstanding items do not exceed standard timeframe.
Maintains documentation of work papers including costing, invoicing, allocation and/or other required auditable documents.
Assists with all audit preparation and/or review.
Assists internal and/or external auditors.
Assists supervisor with special projects.
May assist in directing activities of staff or a function.