Technician, Lead Accounting

Position Overview Functions as team leader for the accounting/finance support staff in performing a variety of accounting support functions. Ensures procedures are followed and deadlines are met. Solves routine and complex problems. Maintains job procedures, distributes work, and provides feedback to management. Location & Logistics Full‑time, on‑site position (40 hours/week). Monday‑Friday, 8:00am‑5:00pm at our Government Programs Complex located at 17 Technology Circle, Columbia, SC. The position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance; applicants must be U.S. citizens. Responsibilities Provides training and guidance on accounting responsibilities for current or new support staff employees who are performing account reconciliations, processing bills, initiating correspondence and collection activities, creating reports, and maintaining appropriate documentation. Assigns work to support staff associates, performs quality review checking of their work, and monitors team workload to ensure standards are maintained. Helps resolve complex or problematic issues and provides administrative support to area management. Assists with development or updating of work instructions. Creates weekly and monthly reports to provide ongoing feedback to management to enhance area quality, accuracy, and timeliness. Performs timely and accurate processing and maintenance of data relevant to financial records. Performs quality control of financial records and coordinates with operations managers to assist with resolution. Prepares journal entries and account reconciliations. Processes complex adjustments, deferrals, and/or disbursements and enters refunds received into departmental system. Responds to telephone and written inquiries from internal and external customers to ensure accurate billing, payments, and/or collections. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a job‑related field. 4 years of job‑related work experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 2 years of job‑related work experience. Required Skills & Abilities Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong organization skills and attention to detail. Good leadership and planning skills. Strong business math skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Preferred Qualifications Solid Microsoft Excel skills. Benefits 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match. Comprehensive health plans and free vision coverage. Life insurance. Paid annual leave (the more you work, the more you earn). Nine paid holidays. On‑site cafeterias and fitness centers in significant locations. Wellness programs and a healthy lifestyle premium discount. Tuition assistance. Service recognition. SCA Benefit Requirements Under the McNamara‑O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), employees are required to enroll in health insurance benefits regardless of other coverage. Employees will receive supplemental pay until they are enrolled in health benefits 28 days after the hire date. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and its 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, 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 individuals with disabilities and protected 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 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis. We participate in E‑Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr