Accountant II

Posted 17 Hours Ago
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Columbia, SC
Junior
Insurance
The Role
Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the general ledger and preparing financial reports. Duties include account reconciliations, processing journal entries, financial data analysis, and assisting with audit preparation. Involves collaboration for problem-solving and potentially directing staff activities.
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Summary
 
Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield 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!
Description
 

Position Purpose:

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

Logistics:

  • This is a full-time position working (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm working on-site at 4101 Percival Rd. Columbia SC, in an office environment.

What You’ll Do:

  • Reconciles assigned general ledger accounts of routine to moderate complexity. Initiates and/or processes journal entries into various accounts. Performs reviews of various systems activities for Financial and/or Operational reporting, which may include upper level review of co-workers or next level review.
  • Prepares 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. Performs analyses of financial data to identify problem areas and/or report to management. Prepares supporting reports and/or spreadsheets required to prepare financial reports.
  • Prepares spreadsheets for daily and/or monthly balancing and/or reconciling. Researches and/or completes account reconciliations to maintain accurate general ledger accounts. Resolves out of balance situations and/or ensures outstanding items do not exceed standard timeframe.
  • Maintains documentation of work papers including costing, invoicing, allocation and/or other required auditable documents. Assists with all audit preparation and/or review. Assists internal and/or external auditors.
  • Assists supervisor with special projects. May assist in directing activities of staff or a function.

To Qualify for This Position, You’ll Need:

  • 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.)
  • 2 years of accounting experience.
  • Knows fundamental accounting concepts, practices and procedures. Possesses good communication, organizational and analytical skills. Ability to work independently.
  • Microsoft Office. Ability to use data retrieval applications.


What we Prefer you to have:

  • Three years of Accounting experience.
  • Experience working with reconciliations.
  • Intermediate experience in Microsoft Excel and Access.
  • Experience pulling queries using database software.


 

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield 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 minorities, females, disabled individuals and 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 physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Top Skills

Microsoft Access
Excel
The Company
HQ: Columbia, SC
10,001 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1946

What We Do

For more than six decades, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has been part of the national landscape. Our roots are firmly embedded in the state. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina. We are also the only one that has an A+ Superior A.M. Best rating. We are one of the nation's leading government contract administrators. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast and have a diverse family of subsidiary companies.

Our full-time employees enjoy benefits like a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, subsidized health plans, free vision coverage, life insurance, paid annual leave and holidays, wellness programs and education assistance. If you are a full-time employee in the National Guard or reserves, we will cover the difference in your pay if you are called to active duty. BlueCross has a dedicated corporate culture of community support. Our employees are some of the most giving in the country. They support dozens of nonprofit organizations every year.

If you're ready to join a diverse company with secure, community roots and an innovative future, apply for a position now!

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