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.
Description
Location: This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. This role is onsite at 51 Clemson Rd. Columbia, SC.
Position Purpose: The Payroll Accountant III manages and reconciles complex general ledger accounts, processes advanced accounting transactions, and resolves variances to ensure accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance. The role also documents procedures and provides guidance and training to less experienced accountants.
What You’ll Do:
Complex Reconciliations & General Ledger Management
Prepares daily and monthly complex account reconciliations, including W‑2–related balances, understanding payroll tax accounts, and other high‑impact financial areas.
Works extensively with large data sets to validate, reconcile, and ensure accuracy across systems.
Ensures all work complies with GAAP, federal acquisition regulations, cost accounting standards, and internal departmental policies.
Maintains the general ledger by processing journal entries and generating financial reports.
Transaction Review, Variance Resolution & Close Support
Reviews, analyzes, and verifies complex accounting and system transactions, including payroll‑related entries.
Identifies, resolves, and documents variances using detailed data analysis.
Provides accounting insight to operational areas to help diagnose and resolve issues.
Supports month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities in alignment with established timelines and procedures.
Reporting, GL Reconciliation & Adjustments
Produces required reports and management analyses covering cost behavior, trends, variances, and other key indicators.
Reconciles general ledger accounts—including those tied to payroll, benefits, and tax activities—and processes necessary adjusting entries.
Reviews and supports reconciliation work performed in other accounting areas, including subsidiary ledgers.
Policy, Procedure & Documentation Improvement
Maintains up‑to‑date work instructions for assigned activities.
Reviews departmental policies, procedures, and forms to identify enhancement opportunities.
Recommends updates and drafts revisions to improve accuracy, clarity, and operational effectiveness.
Special Projects, Audits & Team Support
Assists the Supervisor with special projects and research assignments.
Interfaces with internal and external audit teams to support audit activities.
Provides guidance, training, and consultation to other accountants.
Advises internal partners on complex accounting principles and reconciliation requirements.
To Qualify For This Position, You’ll Need The Following:
Required Education: Bachelor's in a job related field accounting with 24 semester hours in accounting.
(Anyone hired prior to August 1, 2008 in an accounting position only requires 21 semester hours of accounting.)
Required Work Experience: 5 years of accounting experience.
Required Skills and Abilities: Comprehensive knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts, practices and procedures. Possesses excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills. Ability to work independently.
Required Software and Tools: Microsoft Office. Ability to use data retrieval applications.
We Prefer That You Have The Following:
Preferred Software and Other Tools: Able to write complex queries using database software. Highly skilled at excel.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes The Following:
We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.
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
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.
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 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 [email protected] 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.
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What We Do
For more than six decades, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has been part of the national landscape. Our roots are firmly embedded in the state. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina. We are also the only one that has an A+ Superior A.M. Best rating. We are one of the nation's leading government contract administrators. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast and have a diverse family of subsidiary companies. Our full-time employees enjoy benefits like a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, subsidized health plans, free vision coverage, life insurance, paid annual leave and holidays, wellness programs and education assistance. If you are a full-time employee in the National Guard or reserves, we will cover the difference in your pay if you are called to active duty. BlueCross has a dedicated corporate culture of community support. Our employees are some of the most giving in the country. They support dozens of nonprofit organizations every year. If you're ready to join a diverse company with secure, community roots and an innovative future, apply for a position now!
