Accounting Technician II

Posted:
8/18/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Columbia, South Carolina, United States ⋅ South Carolina, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Accounting

Workplace Type:
On-site


Summary
 

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine to moderately 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. May complete special projects.


Description
 

Logistics:

  • This is a full-time position, with a Hybrid-schedule**, working an 8-hr. shift (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday 7:30am – 5:00pm on-site at 17 technology Circle Columbia SC, in an office environment.

**Due to the Hybrid nature of the schedule, local candidates are preferred.        

What You'll Do:

  • Prepares various 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 research using financial reporting systems, files, and other means to identify errors such as overpayments or misapplication of funds. Resolves routine questions and problems, referring 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, keying journal entries, tracking funds, balancing accounts, maintaining inventory, and receiving cash funds from customers, etc. May assists less experienced accounting clerks as needed.
  • Determines, prepares, and distributes correspondence regarding monies due or erroneously received. Issues refunds as appropriate.

To Qualify for this Position, You'll Need:

  • Associate degree in accounting/Finance.
  • Or two 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.
  • Microsoft Office; to include Microsoft Excel.

Preferred:

  • Previous or current TRICARE experience.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Paid annual leave – the longer you work here, the more you earn
  • Nine paid holidays
  • On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
  • Wellness programs and healthy lifestyle premium discount
  • Tuition assistance
  • Service recognition

What to Expect Next

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



 

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