Accounting Supervisor - Palmetto GBA
Full Time
Columbia, SC
Posted
Job description
Summary
Responsible for the accountability and supervision of different aspects of accounting functions for different lines of business. This involves approving journal entries, analyzing balances, account payables, expense tracking, researching data and assisting to identify variances. In addition, this position ensures that all regulations for each line of business are followed and the applicable reporting needed is met timely and accurately.
Description
What You’ll Do:
- Supervise accounting processes including account reconciliations, receipts, payments, journal entry preparation and posting to the general ledger.
- Analyze, verify and post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records.
- Ensure all accounting functions are accomplished accurately, timely and in accordance with company policy and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements.
- Monitor internal controls to assure compliance, develop and implement enhancements to internal controls to increase the effectiveness of the operation.
- Prepare and submit reports related to area operations to Management.
- Applies a working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, verifies documents for completeness and compliance with government and private agencies.
- Complete special projects as assigned by the area management.
- Respond to requests from internal and external auditors.
- Responsible for personnel duties to include approval of time, leave, performance reviews, etc.
- Work environment is the typical office environment.
To Qualify for This Position, You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related degree with 24 semester hours in accounting. (Anyone hired prior to August 1, 2008 in an accounting position only requires 21 semester hours of accounting.)
- Five (5) years auditing or accounting experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts, practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts.
- Able to persuade, influence or negotiate with others.
- Possesses excellent and demonstrated leadership, communication, organizational and analytical skills.
- Strong decision-making skills.
- Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
- Ability to use data retrieval applications
- Microsoft Office.
We Prefer That You Have:
- Supervisory experience
- GAAP Knowledge
- Deltek Costpoint experience
- Certified Public Auditor (CPA)
What Blue Can Do For You:
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Paid annual leave — the longer you work here, the more you earn
- Nine paid holidays
- On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
- Wellness programs and a healthy lifestyle premium discount
- Tuition assistance
- Service recognition
What to Expect Next:
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. Management will be conducting interviews with those candidates who qualify, with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.
We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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 abilities@bcbssc.com or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 43172 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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