Technician, Lead Accounting​/Audit

Internal Reference Number: R1048818

Why should you join the Blue Cross Blue Shield 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 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!

• 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.

• Palmetto GBA - one of Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina's subsidiary companies.

• This is a full-time position working (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, on-site at 17 Technology Circle Columbia SC, in an office environment.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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.

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you 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 require proof of semester hours, please attach your transcript to your application.

Management will be conducting interviews with the most qualified candidates, with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a…