Payroll Accountant Iii Jobs

Summary

Monitor and/or reconcile assigned general ledger accounts of a complex nature, process complex accounting activity, resolve variances, and/or document procedures to ensure accuracy of accounting information and/or financial reports, and/or compliance with established rules and/or regulations. Provide functional advice and/or training to less experienced accountants.

Location:

This role is onsite in Columbia, SC.

Work Environment

The work hours are Monday - Friday 8 AM – 5 PM.

Description

What You'll Do:

• Assist Supervisor with special projects. Interface with internal and/or external audit agencies. Provides guidance and/or training to other accountants. Consults with other areas and/or advises on complex accounting principles.
• Review, analyzes, and/or verify complex accounting and/or system transactions. Identify, resolve, and/or document variances and/or provides accounting information to operational areas to help them identify and/or resolve problems. Supports the month-end, quarter-end and/or year-end close activities by internal procedures and/or established timelines.
• May maintain current work instructions for all activities in the area. Reviews all departmental policies, procedures, and/or forms used by the department to identify areas of potential improvement in those documents. Suggest updates and/or improvements in those documents or prepare a preliminary draft of the policies, including the updates or improvements as necessary.
• Prepare daily and/or monthly account reconciliations of a complex nature. Ensure work conforms to all contract/business regulations and/or instructions and generally accepted accounting principles, federal acquisition regulations, cost accounting standards, and/or departmental policies. Maintain General Ledger, processes the journal entries, and/or generate the financial reports.
• Complete assigned reports in accordance with established due dates and/or produce management reports for cost behavior, trends, variances, and/or other pertinent information applicable to the given line of business. Reconcile General Ledger accounts and/or processes, adjusting entries in accordance with internal procedures, and maintaining compliance with applicable regulations. Review and/or support related account reconciliation activities in other accounting areas (subsidiary ledgers).

To Qualify For This Position, You'll Need

• Required Software and tools: Microsoft Office.
• Required Work Experience: 5 years of accounting experience.
• Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related degree with 24 semester hours in accounting. (Anyone hired before August 1, 2008, in an accounting position only requires 21 semester hours of accounting.)

Required Skills And Abilities

• Possesses excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts, practices, and procedures.

We Prefer That You Have The Following

• Strong reconciliation skills
• Payroll and/or Tax experience in a large company with multi-state payroll
• In-depth knowledge of Excel PivotTables and V-Lookup data retrieval methods

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes The Following

• Nine paid holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Life insurance
• Paid annual leave — the longer you work here, the more you earn
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in significant locations
• Fantastic health plans and free vision coverage
• Wellness programs and a healthy lifestyle premium discount
• Service Recognition

What We Can Do For You

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.

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 conduct 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 [email protected] 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.