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College Co-op: Accounts Payable Analyst

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 14 days ago

    Highlights

    This role offers hands-on experience in payment operations and provides opportunities to collaborate with internal and external business partners while developing analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Researching returned mail, updating addresses as needed, and supporting Check Not Cashed (CNC), Due Diligence, and Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) processes.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPhiladelphia, PA
    IndustryInsurance
    Company Size2,000 to 2,499 employees
    Websitehttps://www.bcbs.com/about-us/careers

    Description

    About the Hiring Department

    The Disbursements Department is responsible for the accurate and timely processing, research, and reconciliation of payments issued by IBX. This team supports payment activities for members, employer groups, and healthcare providers, ensuring all disbursements are processed in accordance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and established service standards.

    Co-op Job Description

    The Disbursements Co-op will support the day-to-day operations of the department by assisting with payment processing, research, customer inquiries, and administrative activities. This role offers hands-on experience in payment operations and provides opportunities to collaborate with internal and external business partners while developing analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

    Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

    • Responding to customer inquiries received through email and departmental inquiry systems.
    • Processing payment void and reissue requests in accordance with departmental guidelines across multiple lines of business.
    • Researching and resolving escalated payment-related issues while meeting established service level agreements (SLAs).
    • Preparing and attaching required documentation to checks for mailing.
    • Researching returned mail, updating addresses as needed, and supporting Check Not Cashed (CNC), Due Diligence, and Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) processes.
    • Assisting with the monthly Escheatable Voids process.
    • Opening, sorting, and logging returned check mail.
    • Supporting activities that help ensure accurate and timely payments to members and providers.
    • Assisting with departmental projects, process improvement initiatives, and other operational activities as assigned.

    Required Skills and Qualifications:

    The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
    • Effective written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
    • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting
    • Self-starter with a proven ability to meet deadlines
    • Excellent organizational and time management skills

    Accepted Majors:

    • Business Administration
    • Finance
    • Accounting

    Classification:

    • Junior
    • Senior
    • Recent graduate (within one year of the program start date)

    GPA Requirement:

    3.2+ or higher

    IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.

    Must have an Android or iOS device which is compatible with the free Microsoft Authenticator app.

    About Company

    At the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), we provide business strategy, technical support and consulting expertise to 36 Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies across the nation, employing more than 1,000 of the best strategic thinkers in the industry. We are a Brand manager that sets quality control standards for the 36 independent companies that use the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Brands, and we serve as a trade association that represents these Blue companies. It is through our involvement that the Blues companies share a united vision and strategy while also benefiting from the local strength of all member companies.

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