Accountant II

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About the role

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: 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: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Location : This is a full-time position (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm working on-site at 2401 Faraway Dr. Columbia, SC 29223 in an office environment.

Responsibilities

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 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.)

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.

We Prefer That You Have the Following:

Cost accounting experience.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes the Following:

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.

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.

Management will be conducting interviews with those candidates who are the most qualified, with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the required qualifications.

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