Technician, Accounting III - BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

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. Business and political climates may change, but we’re stronger than ever. Our A.M. Best rating is A+ (Superior) — making us the only health insurance company in South Carolina with that rating. We’re 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!

Job Title: Technician, Accounting III

Position Details:

• Work Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm or 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
• In-person interviews for 45 minutes at 4101 Percival Road; Columbia, SC 29229
• Schedule availability as follows: November 1: 1:00-1:45; 2:00-2:45; 3:00-3:45; Any day in November except for the below: 11:00-11:45; 12:00-12:45; 2:00-2:45; 3:00-3:45 (Excludes November 5, 12, 15, 19, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27)
• This position is on site only
• Good oral and written communication and customer service skills, Excellent organization skills and attention to detail, Microsoft Office.
• This role with assist with managing our inbox, keying invoices and additional duties as assigned.
• Team Structure: Corporate Accounts Payable team of 6 staff members consisting of 3 accountants and 3 technicians; work closely with Corporate Travel and Corporate Accounting.

Duties:

• Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine to complex clerical/accounting functions such as inventory balancing, reconciliations, generating refund request letters, processing disbursements and deposits, keying journal entries and logging items in accordance with standard procedures in one or more of the following areas: general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable or related financial area. Completes special projects and resolves routine problems. 
• 25% Prepares various in-depth financial data associated with refunds, invoices, recoupments, adjustments, cash disbursements, deposits, check voids and reissues, disputes, correspondence, or other data in support of the finance or accounting function. Ensures data is complete, accurate, and organized for processing. Provides supervisor with daily, weekly, and/or monthly summary reports of accounting activities for the position. 
• 25% Completes moderately difficult to complex research using financial reporting systems, files, and other means to identify errors such as overpayments or misapplication of funds. Resolves most questions and problems, referring most complex issues to higher levels.
• 25% Performs calculations on financial documents to ensure accuracy of bank deposits, receipts, disbursements, refunds, or other accounting-related items.
• 15% Provides other support duties related to the accounting/finance function that may include monitoring financial systems, tracking funds, balancing accounts, maintaining inventory and receiving cash funds from customers, etc. Assists less experienced accounting clerks as needed.
• 10% Prepares journal entries and account reconciliations. Responds to telephone and written inquiries from internal and external customers to ensure accurate billing, payments and/or collections. 

Required Skills and Abilities: 

• Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance OR Associate’s degree in Accounting/Finance plus 2 years of experience supporting accounting or financial operations OR 4 years of experience supporting accounting or financial operations. 
• Good oral and written communication and customer service skills. 
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail. Strong business math skills. 
• Required Software and Tools: Microsoft Office. 
• Work Environment: Typical office environment. 

This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay someone for this position is $14.18/hour - $18.00/hour. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met).

BlueCross is a strong supporter of our veterans, and many service men and women have joined our ranks. We’ve found the dedication, work ethic and job skills that serve well in the military excel in many of our lines of business, and we proudly have veterans filling positions in Human Resources, Information Technology, Customer Service, Operations, General Services and more. 

Through our government contracts, we also have employees serving at Shaw Air Force Base, the Naval Health Clinic in Charleston, the Naval Hospital in Beaufort and in our hometown of Columbia, S.C., at Ft. Jackson. If you are a full-time employee in the National Guard or Reserves, we will even cover the difference in your pay if you are called to active duty. If you're ready to join in a diverse company with secure, community roots and an innovative future, apply for a position now!