Technician, Lead Accounting/Audit

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

11d•Onsite

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: Provides training and guidance on accounting responsibilities for current or new support staff employees who are performing account reconciliations, processing bills, initiating correspondence and collection activities, creating reports, maintaining appropriate documentation, etc. Assigns work to support staff associates, performs quality review checking of their work, and monitors team workload to ensure standards are maintained. Helps resolve complex or problematic issues. Logistics: Palmetto GBA- one of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina’s subsidiary companies. Location: This is a full-time position working (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm working on-site at 17 Technology Circle Columbia SC, in an office environment. 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). As a Service Contract Act (SCA) employee, you are required to enroll in our health insurance, even if you already have other health insurance. Until your enrollment is complete, you will receive supplemental pay for health coverage. Your coverage begins on the first day of the month following 28 days of full-time employment. 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.
Degree Equivalency: 4 years job related work experience or Associate's and 2 years job related work experience.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Good leadership and planning skills.
Strong business math skills.
Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Provides administrative support to area management and assists with development or updating of work instructions.
Creates weekly and monthly reports to provide ongoing feedback to management to enhance area quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
Performs timely and accurate processing and maintenance of data relevant to financial records.
Performs quality control of financial records and coordinates with operations managers to assist with resolution.
Prepares journal entries and account reconciliations.
Processes complex adjustments, deferrals and/or disbursements and enters refunds received into departmental system.
Responds to telephone and written inquiries from internal and external customers to ensure accurate billing, payments and/or collections.

Benefits

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards.
You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.
Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
401K retirement savings plan with company match
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
Wellness program and healthy lifestyle premium discount
Tuition assistance
Service recognition
Employee Assistance
Discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more