Accountant II

Summary

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 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!

This is a General Accounting position that may include the following tasks: monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts related to direct and indirect costs, problem solving, researching, explaining variances, and recommendations of financial data to upper management and executives, assists with audits, sales/use tax returns, and keying invoices into the A/P system. Requires intermediate level of Excel experience, attention to detail and strong analytical ability to interpret financial data.

• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts of routine to moderate complexity.
• Initiate and/or process journal entries into various accounts.
• Perform reviews of various systems activities for Financial and/or Operational reporting, which may include upper level review of co-workers or next level review.
• Prepare financial reports for financial analysis, forecasting, trending, budgeting, and/or results analysis to ensure transactions in the ledger tie to statistical files and/or various financial reports.
• Perform analyses of financial data to identify problem areas and/or report to management.
• Prepare supporting reports and/or spreadsheets required to prepare financial reports.
• Prepare spreadsheets for daily and/or monthly balancing and/or reconciling.
• Research and/or complete account reconciliations to maintain accurate general ledger accounts.
• Resolve out of balance situations and/or ensure outstanding items do not exceed standard timeframe.
• Maintain documentation of work papers including costing, invoicing, allocation and/or other required auditable documents.
• Assist with all audit preparation and/or review.
• Assist internal and/or external auditors.
• Assist supervisor with special projects.
• May assist in directing activities of staff or a function.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor's in a job related field with 24 semester hours in accounting. (Anyone hired prior to August 1, 2008 in an accounting position only requires 21 semester hours of accounting.)
• Required
  
  Work Experience:
  
  2 years of accounting experience.
• Required
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  
  Knows fundamental accounting concepts, practices and procedures. Possesses good communication, organizational and analytical skills. Ability to work independently.
• Required Software and Tools:
  Microsoft Office. Ability to use data retrieval applications.
• Preferred
  
  Work Experience:
  
  3 years of accounting experience.
• Preferred Software and Other Tools:
  Strong skills with MS Excel.

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) 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.

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…