Summary
 

We have a job opening for the position of Accountant Business Unit Student Unit (Year-Round) at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. The Intern position is utilized for training an active high school or college student towards an entry level role. The responsibilities vary and are based upon the needs of the area and the experience of the incumbent at the time of employment. The incumbent will work under direct supervision and will be responsible for performing entry-level tasks and for learning professional-level tasks relating to area operations.
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 have 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 committed to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

Description
 

If you’re looking to use your classroom skills in a fast-paced environment, an internship at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina will allow you to do all this and more! Interns’ responsibilities vary and are based upon the needs of the area and the experience.

Logistics:

This is a part-time internship (24-hours/week) Monday-Friday (flexible schedule) working on-site at 17 Technology Circle, Columbia, SC 29203 in an office environment.

You will be involved in:

• “Real” Work: you will be assigned responsibilities to make direct contributions to BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina’s goals.
• Community: you will have the opportunity for visibility with senior management as well as one-on-one learning with professionals in your area, who will share their knowledge, experience, and assume roles as individual coaches and mentors.

To Qualify for This Position, You Will Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a minimum of 12 semester hours earned in Accounting and must be currently enrolled in college and working towards obtaining at least a 4-year degree in in Accounting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Developed organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Analytical or critical thinking skills.
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
• Effective planning and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong listening skills and the ability to follow directions and ask questions to ensure a productive internship.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office software, especially Microsoft Word and Excel.
• PLEASE UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS(S) WITH RESUME.

Work Environment:

• On-Site in Columbia, SC
• Internship is paid and housing assistance is NOT provided
• You'll help us build the reputation we have for quality, trustworthiness and stability while working in a fun-filled environment.

 

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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.