BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina · 8 hours ago
Accountant I
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelBlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is a leading insurance company with deep roots in the community. The Accountant I role is responsible for entry-level accounting activities, including maintaining the general ledger and preparing financial reports.
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Responsibilities
Reconciles assigned accounts
Initiates and/or processes general ledger, and/or journal entries into various accounts
Prepare spreadsheets and/or ensures that entries are entered into the accounting system
Assist coworkers in preparation and/or/or review of daily activity, monthly, quarterly and/or annual filings as required by regulatory agencies and/or internal requirements, as well as entries made to various systems
Prepares reports for financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, trending, and/or results analysis to ensure transactions in the ledger tie to statistical files and/or various financial reports
Performs analysis of financial data to identify problem areas and/or report to management
Maintains accurate general ledger (G/L) accounts
This includes performing monthly, weekly and/or daily reconciliations
May assist with special projects as assigned by the manager to include coordination between areas, allocation of resources, formulating solutions to problems, providing timely feedback to the manager and/or developing and/or implementing job procedures/controls in accordance with policies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in a job-related field with 24 semester hours in accounting. (Anyone hired prior to August 1, 2008 in an accounting position only requires 21 semester hours of accounting.)
Knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts, practices and procedures
Good communication, organizational, customer service, and analytical skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion
Microsoft Office
Ability to use data retrieval applications
Preferred
Strong MS Excel skills with ability to write queries using database software
Benefits
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
Company
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
For more than six decades, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has been part of the national landscape. Our roots are firmly embedded in the state.
Founded in 1946
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
April Richardson
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Companion Benefit Alternative
Alli McGary
Talent Acquisition Partner
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