Summary
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!
Description
Position Purpose:
Responsible for assisting in the execution of financial, compliance, and operational audits including evaluation of internal controls. Audit the activity of various departments and providers for compliance with plans, policies, and procedures prescribed by management. Review assigned portions of audit programs, determines compliance with policies and procedures, recommends corrective action plans, and prepares/submits reports on the results of audits.
Logistics:
This is a full time (40 hours a week) position and will be full on site located at 17 Technology Circle, Columbia, SC 29203.
What You’ll Do:
- Conduct audits of the financial, management, and administrative procedures of assigned divisions, providers, departments, and various lines of businesses throughout the organization to ensure that procedures are in compliance. Audits include interviewing key personnel, conducting testing, evaluating internal controls, analyzing existing financial and management practices to determine effectiveness, and reviewing relevant documentation to support findings.
- Develop detailed reports on each audit conducted. Report includes a review of findings and an identification of recommendation to correct any deficiencies and methods for improvement to processes. Conducts testing of corrective actions as identified.
- Conduct special audit studies for management, such as those required to discover controls for prevention of fraud. Prepare reports of finding and recommendations for management.
- Assist other auditors in completing their assignments as a means of maximizing audit efficiency and thus reducing lost time and involvement of corporate personnel.
To Qualify for This Position, You’ll Need:
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a job-related field (Must include a minimum 12 credit hours of accounting).
Required Work Experience:
- No Previous work experience required.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of auditing.
- Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of financial data.
- Ability to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations for analyzed data.
- Ability to gather information by examining records and documents and interviewing individuals. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with persons at all levels.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form.
- Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis.
Required Software and Tools:
What we Prefer you to have:
- Bachelor's Degree with 12 credit hours of Accounting.
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
What We can Do for You:
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
- Wellness program and healthy lifestyle premium discount
- Tuition assistance
- Service recognition
- Employee Assistance
- Discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more
What to Expect Next:
After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure your meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. If the qualifications required proof of semester hours, please attach your transcript to your application.
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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 [email protected] or call 1-800-288-2227, 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.