Accounting Technician III (Accounts Payable)

CGS Administrators, LLC•Nashville, TN

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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 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! Position Purpose: Complete Accounts Payable function including posting vouchers, check posting and coordination of payments with vendors. Obtain approvals for invoices through multiple managers, including managing the AP emails for approvals. Process EFT and check payments, including directing all debits/credits transfer to Wells Fargo, Corporate Treasury, and Misc Funding. Send notices to vendors after the advice is created. Complete monthly close journal entries associated with AP or accruals. Manage the P-card process by booking hotels, ordering items or otherwise processing payments using the company card. Reconcile the credit card statement for all of the corporate cards for CGS. Logistics: CGS (cgsadmin.com), one of BlueCross BlueShield's South Carolina subsidiary companies. Location: This is a full-time position (40-hours/week) working an 8hr shift Monday-Friday within the hours of 6:00am-6:00pm central time at 26 Century Blvd Suite ST610 Nashville TN 37214 in an office environment. Hybrid/remote opportunities may be available after initial training period. SCA Benefit Requirements: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and its subsidiary companies have contracts with the federal government subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA). Under the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), employees are required to enroll in health insurance benefits regardless of other insurance coverage. Employees will receive supplemental pay until they are enrolled in health benefits 28 days after the hire date.

Requirements

Required Education: Bachelor's in a job-related field Degree Equivalency: 4 years job related work experience or Associate's and 2 years job related work experience
Good oral and written communication and customer service skills.
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
Strong business math skills.
Required Software and Tools: Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Strong MS Office skills, and especially with Excel.
Keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Prepares various in-depth 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 to complex research using financial reporting systems, files, and other means to identify errors such as overpayments or misapplication of funds.
Resolves most questions and problems, referring most 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, tracking funds, balancing accounts, maintaining inventory and receiving cash funds from customers, etc.
Assists less experienced accounting clerks as needed.
Prepares journal entries and account reconciliations.
Responds to telephone and written inquiries from internal and external customers to ensure accurate billing, payments and/or collections.