Accounting Technician II

Overview

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.

Palmetto GBA

This position is full time and will work Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week in a typical office environment between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with slight variations of starting and end times based on individual needs. This role is located at 17 Technology Circle, Columbia, SC 29203.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine to 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. Completes special projects and resolves routine problems.

• 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 over payments 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 assist less experienced accounting clerks as needed.
• Determines, prepares, and distributes correspondence regarding monies due or erroneously received. Issues refunds as appropriate.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Associate s in a job related field
• Degree Equivalency: 2 years job related work experience
• Required
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  
  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.
• Work Environment:
  Typical office environment.

• Associate s degree in accounting or finance
• Medicare experience
• Strong MS Excel experience
• Experience with MS Access navigation

• 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
• Education Assistance
• Service Recognition
• National 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.

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 federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

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