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Resp & Qualifications

The Settlement Analyst Intern sits in the Financial Accounting Department of Finance and is responsible for invoicing and accounts receivable activities for groups with special funding arrangements comprising of Administrative Services Only (ASO) accounts. 

This is a year-round internship. The ideal candidate is someone who can commit to work throughout the year (Spring/Fall - minimum 15-20 hours per week and 30-40 hours per week in the Summer).  The anticipated start date for our Fall cohort will be in October 2026. 

Principal Accountabilities:

• Help prepare (weekly/monthly/annual) claim settlements associated with special funding arrangements for assigned accounts, including submission of required reporting. 
• Provide assistance to technical support staff and management in the resolution of issues that may impact timely client invoice/payment notification and/or client submission of funds to fulfill funding arrangements. 
• Assist with preparation of the annual Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Form 5500, Schedule C, and ensure timely account distribution.
• Provide support to the month-end accounting close through the accurate and timely analysis of settlement activity. 
• Accurately apply cash receipts to the appropriate client invoices and analyze the respective balances. 
• Complete journal entries to the general ledger for financial reporting.
• Provide customer service to internal and external customers including explaining all invoice items and answering questions about account balances.
• Participate in special projects aimed at process improvements and/or enhancement of existing business practices including those internal to the Settlements department, and those that may impact other departments (e.g. Finance, Underwriting). 

Qualifications:

This position requires an individual working towards a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. We are looking for Junior or Senior students seeking degrees in Accounting or Finance with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in Accounting, billing and/or bookkeeping.

Required Abilities/Skills:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be reliable, hardworking and have a strong work ethic.
• Attention to detail and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills including the ability to build consensus and agreement and bring issues to resolution.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task and reprioritize work, as necessary.
• Must have strong skills with Microsoft Excel (Intermediate/Advanced Level).

Salary Range: 19,760 - 26,000
 

Salary Range Disclaimer

The hire range posted is an annual rate. All intern positions will be paid hourly.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer.  It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note:  The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position.  Occasional walking or standing is required.  The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects.  The associate must frequently talk and hear.  Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship

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