Technician, Lead Accounting/Audit

Palmetto GBA•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. What We Can Do for You: We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company. What to Expect Next: After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure your meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. If the qualifications required proof of semester hours, please attach your transcript to your application. Palmetto GBA is a healthcare service administrator and one of the nation’s largest providers of high-volume medical claims and transaction processing. We provide services and technology solutions to improve and streamline healthcare administration not only for government but also for corporate entities. We offer a wide range of services that require a diverse workforce and expansive areas of expertise from data analytics, administrative and workflow services to advanced systems. To help our associates succeed and reach their professional goal, we offer training classes and programs that help employees prepare for leadership positions and offer tuition assistance for education advancement. Palmetto GBA acknowledges associates’ hard work and dedication with awards and financial incentives.

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.