Accountant ; Medicare

Summary

Responsible for entry level accounting activities relating to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and/or the resultant managerial reports and/or financial statements.

Responsible for analyzing and researching complex healthcare and financial data to identify, investigate, and resolve variances within Medicare Cost Reports. Ensures accurate determination of settlements and reimbursement rates while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and meeting all reporting deadlines with accuracy and timeliness.

Full‑time, 40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday in a typical office environment.

Shift: 8:00AM‑5:00PM. Possible locations: 17 Technology Circle, Columbia, SC 29203 or 3700 Colonnade Parkway, Suite
240 Birmingham, AL35243.

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

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

This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future.

• Reconcile assigned accounts.
• Initiate and/or process general ledger and/or journal entries into various accounts.
• Prepare spreadsheets and ensure entries are posted to the accounting system.
• Assist coworkers in preparation and/or review of daily activity, monthly, quarterly and/or annual filings as required by regulatory agencies and/or internal requirements, as well as entries made to various systems.
• Prepare reports for financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, trending, and/or results analysis to ensure transactions in the ledger tie to statistical files and/or various financial reports.
• Perform analysis of financial data to identify problem areas and/or report to management.
• Maintain accurate general ledger (G/L) accounts, including performing monthly, weekly and/or daily reconciliations.
• Assist with special projects as assigned by the manager to include coordination between areas, allocation of resources, formulation of solutions to problems, providing timely feedback to the manager and/or developing and/or implementing job procedures/controls in accordance with policies.

Required

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a job‑related field with 24 semester hours in accounting. (Anyone hired prior to August1,2008 in an accounting position only requires 21 semester hours of accounting.)

Required

Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts, practices and procedures. Good communication, organizational, customer service, and analytical skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.

Required Software and Tools: Microsoft Office. Ability to use data retrieval applications.

• Strong MS Excel skills with ability to write queries using database software.
• Banking experience.
• At least 2years of accounting experience.

Typical office environment.

• 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 phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy‑related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the company.

We participate in E‑Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.