Technical Assistant – Accounts Payable

Capital Blue Cross

Technical Assistant providing support to Accounts Payable at Capital Blue Cross. Responsible for administrative tasks, training, documentation, and payment processes.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeHarrisburg • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 - $41 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides technical and administrative support to the Manager of the unit, Accounts Payable personnel, as well as internal and external customers.
Participates in planning unit goals.
Provides unit training and creates and maintains documentation.
Performs month end close activity.
Provides statistical reports to all levels of plan personnel.
Assists in application and procedural testing.
Voids and reissues all appropriate payment documents paying special attention to ensure their recording in the appropriate accounting period.
Monitors the bank transmissions, and ensures payments meet all deadlines.
Fills in and performs essential job functions during absences of any unit personnel.
Coordinates regular unit meetings, maintaining agenda and recording minutes.
Oversees the processing and payment schedule for all invoices and employee reimbursements.
Coordinates alternative payment schedules, and ensures all payments meet deadlines.
Performs the month end close, as well as monitors the weekly journal import to the general ledger.
Responsible for researching discrepancies and responding to inquiries regarding coded invoices as related to budget versus actual variances.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4 or more years Accounts Payable experience in an automated multi-company environment utilizing current accounting concepts and principles
2 or more years employee expense reimbursement processing
2 years lead or supervisory experience
Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent
A degree in Accounting or Business or Accounts Payable certification is preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of plan’s general ledger chart of accounts
Comprehensive knowledge of Workday Financials, WorkDesk, Microsoft Excel, and Word.
Fundamental understanding of accounting theory as well as generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Demonstrated knowledge of Capital Blue Cross policies and IRS reporting regulations.
Working knowledge of various types of electronic & check payments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
Retirement Plan
Generous time off including Paid Time Off
Holidays
Volunteer time off
Incentive Plan
Tuition Reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

Accounts PayableMonth-End CloseInvoice ProcessingFinancial ReportingBudget Variance AnalysisAccounting TheoryStatistical ReportingDiscrepancy ResearchPayment ProcessingDocumentation Maintenance

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CoordinationTrainingProblem SolvingAttention to Detail

Certifications

Accounts Payable CertificationHigh School Diploma or GED