Accountant IV

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Summary Description 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 the most complex activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts and/or for developing financial statements and/or reports. Analyzes complex financial data and/or reports on the results and/or probable implications. Compiles financial information, processes journal entries into various accounts, and/or reconciles reports and/or financial data. Logistics: Palmetto GBA – one of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina’s subsidiary companies. Location: This is a full-time position (40 hours/week), scheduled Monday through Friday in a typical office environment. You will work an 8-hour shift during our standard business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. After a 90-day training period, the role offers a hybrid work schedule—three days onsite and two days working from home. This role is located at 17 Technology Circle Columbia, SC 29203. Welcome Here’s Your Smart Career Move 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. Business and political climates may change, but we’re stronger than ever. Our A.M. Best rating is A+ (Superior) — making us the only health insurance company in South Carolina with that rating. We’re 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! Veterans Welcome! BlueCross is a strong supporter of our veterans, and many service men and women have joined our ranks. We’ve found the dedication, work ethic and job skills that serve well in the military excel in many of our lines of business, and we proudly have veterans filling positions in Human Resources, Information Technology, Customer Service, Operations, General Services and more. Through our government contracts, we also have employees serving at Shaw Air Force Base, the Naval Health Clinic in Charleston, the Naval Hospital in Beaufort and in our hometown of Columbia, S.C., at Ft. Jackson. If you are a full-time employee in the National Guard or Reserves, we will even cover the difference in your pay if you are called to active duty. Join Us If you're ready to join in a diverse company with secure, community roots and an innovative future, apply for a position now!

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.)
8 years of accounting experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts, practices and procedures.
Knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts.
Able to persuade, influence or negotiate with others.
Possesses excellent leadership, communication, organizational and analytical skills.
Strong decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently.
Microsoft Office.
Ability to use data retrieval applications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree-in Accounting or other job-related degree.
10 + years-of accounting experience.
Able to write complex queries using database software.
Experience with Costpoint.
Detail-oriented experience with account reconciliation, financial reporting and general ledger management.
Proficient at problem solving, improving processes and ensuring accurate, timely financial data.
Intermediate to Expert level Microsoft Excel/Access skills.

Responsibilities

Exercises accounting control over a group of accounts within a given specialized area.
Analyzes complex financial data and/or extracts and/or defines relevant information; interprets data for the purpose of determining past financial performance and/or/or to project a financial probability.
Records, classifies, and/or summarizes financial transactions and/or events in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Provides information to customers, explains accounting transactions, and/or resolves accounting issues and/or discrepancies.
Prepares journal entries and/or reconciles the general ledger accounts.
Analyzes financial transactions to ensure the proper recording of revenues to the general ledger.
Researches expenses and/or explains cost and/or allocation variances.
Prepares budget for assigned departments and/or assists cost center managers as needed.
Ensures expenses are allocated in accordance with business contracts and/or departmental operating standards.
Develops financial reports for financial analysis, forecasting, trending, budgeting and/or results analysis.
Uses various software applications, such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, and/or graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and/or/or format data and/or/or reports.
Reviews the work of less experienced staff members.
Prepares and/or presents training sessions in response to repetitive errors identified in the work performed by those associates.
Reviews departmental policies, procedures, and/or forms used by the staff to identify areas of potential improvement in those documents.
Suggests updates and/or improvements and/or prepares a preliminary draft of the policies including the updates or improvements as necessary.
Responds to requests for proposals.
Develops rates and/or pricing assumptions.
Reviews contract clauses.
Prepares miscellaneous documents and/or detailed audit package that supports all elements of the proposal.
Handle special projects as assigned by department manager and/or or requested by other groups such as, but no limited to, coordination of various internal and/or external audit projects, compilation of data for audits by internal and/or external auditors, functionality of accounting/costing system, coordination and/or implementation of system enhancements and/or releases with information systems and/or working with information systems to test and/or monitor internal controls and/or corrective/preventive actions for department.