Accountant III

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:

As a member of our Accounting team, you will prepare and file insurance premium tax returns. Your analytical skills and comprehensive knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts, practices and procedures will be used to monitor and/or reconcile assigned general ledger accounts of a complex nature, process complex accounting activity, resolve variances, and/or document procedures to ensure accuracy of accounting information and/or financial reports, and/or compliance with established rules and/or regulations.

Here is your opportunity to join a dynamic team at a diverse company with secure, community roots and an innovative future.

Logistics:

This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday – Friday in a typical office environment. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shifts during our normal business hours of 7:30 AM EST – 6:00 PM EST. This role is located at 1301 Gervais Street in Columbia, SC. 

What You'll Do:

• Prepare in depth annual, quarterly, and interim insurance premium tax returns, assessments, and other reporting.• Prepare annual and quarterly withholding tax returns and/or payments.• Ensure work conforms to all contract, business regulations and instructions.• Reconcile General Ledger accounts and/or process adjusting journal entries in accordance with internal procedures, maintaining compliance with applicable regulations. Review and/or provide support to related account reconciliation activities performed in other accounting areas (subsidiary ledgers).• Interface with internal and/or external agencies to include state and federal government offices.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree Accounting or related degree with 24 semester hours in accounting (related degree must be bachelor's level).
• Five (5) years of accounting experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts, practices and procedures. 
• Possess excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills. 
• Ability to work independently.
• Detail oriented.
• Microsoft Office (strong Excel experience preferred)
• Ability to use data retrieval applications.

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

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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.