Accounting/Audit Business Unit Student

Job Description

Accounting and Auditing Year-Round Student Intern | BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

The Tone:
This is a part-time internship at Palmetto GBA, a subsidiary of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, located on-site in Columbia, SC. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is the largest insurance company in South Carolina and a leading administrator of government contracts, with over seven decades of national presence. This internship provides a strong introduction to healthcare auditing, offering hands-on experience in reviewing non-hospital provider cost reports. The team is committed to developing talent with the goal of retaining high-performing interns for long-term opportunities within the company.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time (20-30 hours/week)
• Location: In-person, Columbia, SC

• Team: Audit team, working under direct supervision.
• Mission: To perform entry-level tasks while learning professional-level responsibilities related to healthcare auditing, specifically reviewing non-hospital provider cost reports.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office

What You’ll Actually Do
• Learning: Perform entry-level tasks and learn professional-level responsibilities related to healthcare auditing.
• Reviewing: Review non-hospital provider cost reports submitted by healthcare facilities under government contract requirements.
• Training: Participate in business unit/department training designed to acquire applicable knowledge and skills.
• Assisting: Assist other staff members with everyday tasks to gain an understanding of business operations and workflow.
• Research: Conduct research and analysis of various reports, which may include monthly, quarterly, or annually.

The Must-Haves
• Background: High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be a currently enrolled college student working towards a 4-year degree in the field(s) specified by the hiring area, with a minimum of 12 semester hours earned in that field.
• Experience: No previous work experience is required.
• Skills: Strong oral and written communication; strong organizational skills and attention to detail; analytical or critical thinking; ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion; good planning and multi-tasking; strong listening skills and ability to follow directions and ask questions.
• Bonus: 1 year general work history/experience; comfortable communicating with others and willing to ask questions; able to follow guidelines, processes, and structured workflows; strong attention to detail and accuracy; basic knowledge of Excel or an interest in learning more; able to work independently while staying organized; rising juniors or seniors currently pursuing a major in Accounting or Finance.