Accounting Technician III (Accounts Payable)

Accounting Clerk

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine to 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. Completes special projects and resolves routine problems.

This position is full time and will work Monday Friday, 40 hours per week, onsite at 1301 Gervais St., Columbia, SC 29201.

Prepares various in-depth 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 to complex research using financial reporting systems, files, and other means to identify errors such as overpayments or misapplication of funds. Resolves most questions and problems, referring most 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, tracking funds, balancing accounts, maintaining inventory and receiving cash funds from customers, etc. Assists less experienced accounting clerks as needed.

Prepares journal entries and account reconciliations. Responds to telephone and written inquiries from internal and external customers to ensure accurate billing, payments and / or collections.

Required Education : Bachelor's in a job-related field.

Degree Equivalency : 4 years job related work experience or Associate's and 2 years job related work experience.

Required Skills and Abilities : Good oral and written communication and customer service skills. Excellent organization skills and attention to detail. Strong business math skills.

Required Software and Tools : Microsoft Office.

Work Environment : Typical office environment.

We Prefer That You Have The Following :

• Strong MS Excel experience
• Accounts Payable experience (AP).

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes The Following :

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

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

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.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email mycareer.help@bcbssc.com or call 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.