Accounting Specialist

Description

This organization is seeking an Accounting Assistant with a passion for learning and long-term career growth. The ideal candidate brings exposure to third-party administration, the medical/benefits/healthcare field, and a comprehensive accounting background-including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), financial statements, general ledger (GL), and journal entries.

In this role, you will support daily financial operations by assisting with AP, cash applications, banking transactions, general ledger activities, and internal customer support. You will help ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial records, process payments and receipts, and maintain strong working relationships with vendors and internal teams. This is a career opportunity for someone who wants to expand their skills and knowledge in all areas of accounting.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Process invoices and maintain full-cycle accounts payable entries

+ Produce and distribute monthly remittance reports

+ Maintain and update vendor records in accounting systems

+ Research and resolve discrepancies to ensure accurate vendor and customer accounts

+ Communicate directly with vendors for payment questions and issue resolution

+ Assist with vendor payments, passthrough funds, and client funding transfers

+ Record and apply incoming customer payments; research over payments and shortages

+ Record miscellaneous receipts and initiate outgoing payments

+ Maintain accurate customer balances and support internal/external payment inquiries

+ Generate reports and reconcile general ledger accounts

+ Prepare and post journal entries as assigned

+ Assist with month-end close and reconciliation

+ Support internal teams with payment requests, reimbursements, and documentation

+ Help with audit preparation and annual 1099 processing

+ Complete ad-hoc reporting and special accounting projects as needed

Required

+ High School Diploma or equivalent

+ 5+ years of experience in accounts payable, including high-volume invoice processing and vendor reconciliation

+ Proficiency with accounting systems and financial software (Quick Books and Workday preferred)

+ Understanding of accounting principles, including accruals and expense reporting

+ High attention to detail, accuracy, communication, and teamwork

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Requirements Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Billing Functions, Account Reconciliation, Accounting Functions, Third Party, Third Party Insurance, Third Party Insurance Carriers, Journal Entries, Journal Entry, Financial Statement

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