Technician, Accounting II

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina•Nashville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine to moderately 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. May complete special projects. This position will support the OPR Appeals Team by processing appeal effectuations accurately and efficiently. This role focuses on reviewing claim adjustments, updating accounts receivable, and issuing refunds in accordance with departmental guidelines and established timelines.

Requirements

Associate's or equivalent in a job-related field.
2 years job related work experience.
Microsoft Office to include proficiency in Excel.
Good oral and written communication.
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
Strong business math skills.

Nice To Haves

Utilize MCS, OnBase, and HIGLAS applications for daily workload; cross-train and support VMS processing as needed.

Responsibilities

Prepares various 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 research using financial reporting systems, files, and other means to identify errors such as overpayments or misapplication of funds.
Resolves routine questions and problems, referring 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, keying journal entries, tracking funds, balancing accounts, maintaining inventory and receiving cash funds from customers, etc.
May assists less experienced accounting clerks as needed.
Determines, prepares, and distributes correspondence regarding monies due or erroneously received.
Issues refunds as appropriate.
Process appeal effectuations by reviewing claim adjustments for accuracy and completeness.
Update account receivables and ensure all financial records are current and compliant.
Process refunds in accordance with organizational procedures and federal guidelines.
Utilize MCS, OnBase, and HIGLAS applications for daily workload; cross-train and support VMS processing as needed.
Maintain thorough documentation and ensure data integrity across all systems.
Collaborate with the Appeals Team to resolve discrepancies and support workload priorities.
Meet productivity and quality standards while adhering to audit and compliance requirements.