Accounting Technician, Medicare Cost Report Audit

Description

Why should you join the Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but we've been part of the national landscape for more than seven decades, 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, allowing us to build on various business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine to complex clerical/accounting functions such as ensuring accuracy and timeliness of data entry, establishing and maintaining electronic folders, monitoring electronic systems and verifying processes, assisting with divisional reporting, and monitoring workload. Complete special projects and resolves routine problems.

Palmetto GBA

This is a full‑time position working (40‑hours/week) Monday‑Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm working a hybrid schedule (after established), in an office environment, located at 17 Technology Circle, Columbia, SC 29203. Qualified, local candidates need apply.

This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, which requires applicants to be a U.S. Citizen.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina and its subsidiary companies have contracts with the federal government subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA). To comply with the McNamara‑O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), employees must enroll in our health insurance even if they have other health insurance. Employees will receive supplemental pay for health insurance until they are enrolled in our health insurance, first of the month following 28 days after the hire date.

• 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 over payments 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.

• 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
• 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.

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

• 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…