Experienced Accountant with a demonstrated history of working in the health care industry, including self-funded healthcare. Skilled in analysis of Accounting Records, Bank and General Ledger Reconciliations, Preparation of Financial Statements, Accounts Payable and Receivable, and Auditing. Accounting professional with a Master of Business Administration. Experienced in critical thinking, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Dedicated and reliable with over 15 years of accounting and auditing experience. Proficient in Microsoft Office products and Sage 100 Accounting Software.
Planned Administrators, Inc., subsidiary of Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
02.2021 - Current
Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable 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, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and ASC-606
Assist in preparation of financial statements
Monitor internal controls to assure compliance, develop and implement enhancements to internal controls to increase effectiveness of the operation
Verify documents for completeness and compliance with government and various agencies
Verifies daily bank deposits, bank ACHs and wires, completes check tracers, and completes stop payments for the claims department
Prepares annual 1099 Filing
Upload and maintain NACHA files on a weekly basis
Oversee the Escheatment process including preparing due diligence letters and unclaimed property reporting to various states.
Collaborated with external auditors for timely completion of annual audits, addressing inquiries promptly and accurately.
Optimized cash flow management by reviewing receivables aging reports and implementing effective collection strategies.
Resolved complex accounting discrepancies through thorough investigation, analysis, and collaboration with relevant parties.
Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by closely monitoring transactions and reconciling accounts monthly.
Created and initiated accounting procedures to increase organization.
Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
Accountant III
Planned Administrators Inc., subsidiary of Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
04.2012 - 02.2021
Responsible for preparing general ledger reconciliations and bank reconciliations for bank accounts with an average monthly ending balance of $9,000,000; this includes resolving any variances in a timely manner
Routinely prepares journal entries associated with assigned general ledger accounts
Successfully completes assigned financial duties which include maintaining prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and preparing and keying manual invoices
Prepare Multiple State Surcharge filings; this also includes submitting payments and reconciling
Prepared annual reporting for all Self-Funded Groups to assist their preparation of Form 5500 reports
Assists Upper Management with preparation and disbursement of monthly Financial Reporting
Performs monthly income statement analysis and research unusual balances, including preparing any necessary correcting journal entries
Verifies daily bank deposits, bank ACHs and wires, completes check tracers, and completes stop payments for the claims department
Performs upper-level review of Account Payables which includes verifying accurate classifications and ensuring payments are properly documented
Reviews positive pay files submitted to Bank of America ensuring successful transmission of data files
SAGE100 – ERP Accounting System Experience Reconcile Agent Commission payments and assist Accounts Payable Technician in resolving overpayments and underpayments to agents.
Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Auditor III
Department of Health and Environmental Control
11.2007 - 04.2012
Properly reviewed and verified accounting information for accuracy, completeness, original documentation, and proper authorizations
Analyzed and evaluated internal controls and assessed the effectiveness of government agency policies and procedures
Assisted with compliance audits of various government programs to ensure adherence to agency policies and government regulations
Performed Desk Reviews of A-133 Single Audit Reporting Packages
Prepared work papers and work paper summaries in conformance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards
Professionally conducted interviews to obtain audit evidence and attended meetings to provide audit feedback to agency personnel
Performed Petty Cash audits for Health Departments throughout the state, which included planning, field work, reviewing work papers, and reporting.
Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate intervals.
Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
Accountant I
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
01.2005 - 11.2007
Prepared weekly and monthly invoices and reimbursements for amounts as high as $2,000,000
Maintained contractual data on assigned groups to ensure groups were billed at the correct rates
Kept all variances for related general ledger accounts under 30 days by preparing reconciliations, preparing journal entries, and resolving all out-of-balances.
Accounting Technician
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
10.2000 - 01.2005
Ensured all recoupment requests were established by internal deadlines by maintaining a recoupment inventory database in Microsoft Access
Assisted management with reports by preparing daily, weekly, and monthly balancing of all inventory in the area
Prepared general ledger reconciliations, including preparing the necessary journal entries
Prepared requests for corrective action on adjusted claims to ensure all errors were corrected within 5 days.
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