Accountant III

Accounting Position

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!

Position Purpose :

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. Provide functional advice and / or training to less experienced accountants.

Logistics : Companion Data Services, one of the BlueCross BlueShield's South Carolina subsidiary companies.

Location : This is a full-time position (40-hours / week) working an 8-hr shift Monday-Friday within the hours of 8 : 30am 5 : 30pm on-site at 2401 Faraway Drive Columbia, SC, in an office environment.

What You'll Do :

Prepares daily and / or monthly account reconciliations of a complex nature. Ensures work conforms to all contract / business regulations and / or instructions as well as generally accepted accounting principles, federal acquisition regulations, cost accounting standards and / or departmental policies. Maintains the General Ledger, processes the journal entries and / or generates the financial reports.

Reviews, analyzes, and / or verifies complex accounting and / or system transactions. Identifies resolves and / or documents variances, and / or provides accounting information to operational areas to help them identify and / or resolve problems. Supports the month end, quarter end and / or year end close activities in accordance with internal procedures and / or established timelines.

Completes assigned reports in accordance with established due dates and / or produces management reports for cost behavior, trends, variances, and / or other pertinent information applicable to the given line of business. Reconciles General Ledger accounts and / or processes adjusting entries in accordance with internal procedures, maintaining compliance with applicable regulations. Reviews and / or provides support to related account reconciliation activities performed in other accounting areas (subsidiary ledgers).

May maintain current work instructions for all activities in the area. Reviews all departmental policies, procedures, and / or forms used by the department to identify areas of potential improvement in those documents. Suggests updates and / or improvements in those documents or prepare a preliminary draft of the policies including the updates or improvements as necessary.

Assists Supervisor with special projects. Interfaces with internal and / or external audit agencies. Provides guidance and / or training to other accountants. Consults with other areas and / or gives advice on complex accounting principles.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need The Following :

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.)

5 years of accounting experience.

Comprehensive knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts, practices and procedures. Possesses excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills. Ability to work independently.

Microsoft Office. Ability to use data retrieval applications.

We Prefer That You Have The Following :

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Strong Analytical skills.

Experience with Fixed Assets and Prepaid Maintenance.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes The Following :

Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage

401k 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.

What We Can Do for You :

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

What To Expect Next : After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

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 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.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email mycareer.help@bcbssc.com or call 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.