Lead Accounting Technician - PGBA

Posted:
9/16/2024, 5:39:59 AM

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

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Accounting

Workplace Type:
On-site


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:

  • Functions as team leader for the accounting/finance support staff in performing a variety of accounting support functions. Ensures procedures are followed and deadlines are met. Solves routine and complex problems. Maintains job procedures, distributes work, and provides feedback to management.

Logistics:

  • This is a full-time position working (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm working on-site at 17 Technology Circle, Columbia SC, in an office environment.

What You'll Do:

  • Provides training and guidance on accounting responsibilities for current or new support staff employees who are performing account reconciliations, processing bills, initiating correspondence and collection activities, creating reports, maintaining appropriate documentation, etc. Assigns work to support staff associates, performs quality review checking of their work, and monitors team workload to ensure standards are maintained. Helps resolve complex or problematic issues.
  • Provides administrative support to area management and assists with development or updating of work instructions. Creates weekly and monthly reports to provide ongoing feedback to management to enhance area quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
  • Performs timely and accurate processing and maintenance of data relevant to financial records. Performs quality control of financial records and coordinates with operations managers to assist with resolution.
  • Prepares journal entries and account reconciliations. Processes complex adjustments, deferrals and/or disbursements and enters refunds received into departmental system. Responds to telephone and written inquiries from internal and external customers to ensure accurate billing, payments and/or collections.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need:

  • Bachelors in a job-related field.
  • 4 years job related work experience or Associate's and 2 years job related work experience.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong organization skills and attention to detail. Good leadership and planning skills. Strong business math skills.
  • Microsoft Office to include intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.


 



 

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