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Summary
Description
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:
This position is full time and will work Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week in a typical office environment. The work hours are typically 8:00 AM EST – 5:00 PM EST. This role is located at 2401 Faraway Drive in Columbia, SC. The position is all onsite with no remote work.
What You’ll Do:
- You will prepare daily and/or monthly account reconciliations of a complex nature and ensure 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. You’ll maintain the General Ledger, process the journal entries and/or generate the financial reports.
- You’ll Review, analyze, and/or verify complex accounting and/or system transactions. You will identify and resolve and/or document variances, and/or provide 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.
- The Accountant III assigns 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. You will reconcile General Ledger accounts and/or process adjusting entries in accordance with internal procedures, maintaining compliance with applicable regulations. You’ll review and/or provide support to related account reconciliation activities performed in other accounting areas (subsidiary ledgers).
- You may maintain current work instructions for all activities in the area and review all departmental policies, procedures, and/or forms used by the department to identify areas of potential improvement in those documents. You will suggest updates and/or improvements in those documents or prepare a preliminary draft of the policies including the updates or improvements as necessary.
- You’ll assist the supervisor with special projects and interface with internal and/or external audit agencies. You will provide guidance and/or training to other accountants and consult with other areas and/or give advice on complex accounting principles.
To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need:
- A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related degree with 24 semester hours in accounting. (Anyone hired prior to August 1, 2008 in an accounting position only requires 21 semester hours of accounting.)
- Five years of accounting experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts, practices and procedures.
- Possesses excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills.
- The ability to work independently.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- The ability to use data retrieval applications.
We
Prefer You to Have:
- Experience with Excel spreadsheets and formulas is preferred.
- Timekeeping experience.
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
- Position is all on-site, with no remote work.
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 access and opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Health Insurance.
- Free vision coverage.
- Voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Paid annual leave — the longer you work here, the more you earn.
- Nine paid holidays – Companion Data Services has 10 paid holidays (includes Columbus Day).
- On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations.
- Wellness programs and a healthy lifestyle premium discount.
- Tuition assistance.
- Service recognition.
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.
Management will be conducting interviews with those candidates who qualify with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.
We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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 abilities@bcbssc.com or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 43172 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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