[Hiring] Accountant I @Palmetto GBA

Role Description

Responsible for entry level accounting activities relating to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and/or the resultant managerial reports and/or financial statements.

Position Purpose:

• Responsible for entry level accounting activities relating to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger.
• Heavy involvement in researching variances and performing quality reviews of overpayments.
• Support the preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for external entities.

Logistics:

• Palmetto GBA - one of BlueCross BlueShield's South Carolina subsidiary companies.
• This is a full-time position with the opportunity to work remotely.

SCA Benefit Requirements:

• Employees must enroll in our health insurance even if they have other health insurance.
• Employees will receive supplemental pay for health insurance until they are enrolled in our health insurance, first of the month following 28 days after the hire date.

What You’ll Do:

• Reconciles assigned accounts.
• Initiates and/or processes general ledger, and/or journal entries into various accounts.
• Prepares spreadsheets and/or ensures that entries are entered into the accounting system.
• Assists coworkers in preparation and/or review of daily activity, monthly, quarterly and/or annual filings.
• Prepares reports for financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, trending, and/or results analysis.
• Performs analysis of financial data to identify problem areas and/or report to management.
• Maintains accurate general ledger (G/L) accounts, including performing monthly, weekly and/or daily reconciliations.
• May assist with special projects as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 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 proficiency.
• Ability to use data retrieval applications.

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.