Accounting Technician III (Accounts Payable)

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: Complete Accounts Payable function including posting vouchers, check posting and coordination of payments with vendors. Obtain approvals for invoices through multiple managers, including managing the AP emails for approvals. Process EFT and check payments, including directing all debits/credits transfer to Wells Fargo, Corporate Treasury, and Misc Funding. Send notices to vendors after the advice is created. Complete monthly close journal entries associated with AP or accruals. Manage the P-card process by booking hotels, ordering items or otherwise processing payments using the company card. Reconcile the credit card statement for all of the corporate cards for CGS.

Logistics: CGS (cgsadmin.com), one of BlueCross BlueShield's South Carolina subsidiary companies.

Location: This is a full-time position (40-hours/week) working an 8hr shift Monday-Friday within the hours of 6:00am-6:00pm central time at 26 Century Blvd Suite ST610 Nashville TN 37214 in an office environment. Hybrid/remote opportunities may be available after initial training period.

SCA Benefit Requirements: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and its subsidiary companies have contracts with the federal government subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA). Under the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), employees are required to enroll in health insurance benefits regardless of other insurance coverage. Employees will receive supplemental pay until they are enrolled in health benefits 28 days after the hire date.

What You'll Do:

• 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.

• 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.

• Performs calculations on financial documents to ensure accuracy of bank deposits, receipts, disbursements, refunds, or other accounting-related items.

• 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.

• 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.

To Qualify, You'll Need:

• Required Education: Bachelor's in a job-related field

• Degree Equivalency: 4 years job related work experience or Associate's and 2 years job related work experience

• Required Skills and Abilities: 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.

We Prefer That You Have:

• Strong MS Office skills, and especially with Excel.

• Keen attention to detail.

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.

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 individuals with disabilitiesand 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.comor 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.

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