Entry Level Cost Auditor

Summary

Responsible for assisting in the execution of financial, compliance, and operational audits including evaluation of internal controls. Audits the activity of various departments and providers for compliance with plans, policies, and procedures prescribed by management. Reviews assigned portions of audit programs, determines compliance with policies and procedures, recommends corrective action plans, and prepares/submits reports on the results of audits.

This is a full time position that can be located in Springfield, Illinois, Nashville, Tennessee, or Columbia, SC.

• Conduct audits of the financial, management, and administrative procedures of assigned divisions, providers, departments, and various lines of businesses to ensure procedures are in compliance.
• Interview key personnel, conduct testing, evaluate internal controls, and analyze existing financial and management practices to determine effectiveness.
• Review relevant documentation to support findings.
• Develop detailed reports on each audit, including a review of findings, identification of recommendations to correct deficiencies, and methods for process improvement.
• Conduct testing of corrective actions as identified.
• Conduct special audit studies for management, such as those required to discover controls for prevention of fraud.
• Prepare reports of findings and recommendations for management.
• Assist other auditors in completing their assignments to maximize audit efficiency and reduce lost time and involvement of corporate personnel.

Required

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Required

Work Experience:

No previous work experience required.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of auditing.
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of financial data.
• Ability to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations based on analyzed data.
• Ability to gather information by examining records, documents, and interviewing individuals.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with persons at all levels.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis.

Microsoft Office.

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Typical office environment. Travel between office buildings required. Out-of-town travel may be required.

• 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 its 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.