Senior Accounting Specialist - Self-funded Insurance; On-site

Description

• Develop, implement, and maintain accurate accounting procedures.
• Process accurate financial reporting for clients and deliver on a timely basis.
• Process stop loss and aggregate claims with stop loss carriers.
• Create and maintain monthly invoices for clients and reconcile against carriers’ invoicing.
• Oversee and in certain cases record receivables and all vendor payments.
• Participate in the auditing process.
• May oversee finance specialist or assist with internal audit process and data entry, to provide and maintain consistent workflow.
• Participate in special projects as necessary.

Performs all types of financial transactions and record keeping functions, including but not limited to cooperative and consortium accounting as well as database management.

• Develop, implement, and maintain accurate accounting procedures.
• Process accurate financial reporting for clients and deliver on a timely basis.
• Process stop loss and aggregate claims with stop loss carriers.
• Create and maintain monthly invoices for clients and reconcile against carriers’ invoicing.
• Oversee and in certain cases record receivables and all vendor payments.
• Participate in the auditing process.
• May oversee finance specialist or assist with internal audit process and data entry, to provide and maintain consistent workflow.
• Participate in special projects as necessary.

These duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities.

• Must be able to sit or stand and type utilizing computer for up to 80% of the workday.
• Occasional travel required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or similar field required, may substitute comparable experience for education.
• 2-5 years Finance or Accounting experience, preferably in the insurance industry.

• General knowledge of accounting principles and practices required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is required.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in resolving accounting discrepancies is required.
• Excellent computer skills required, specifically with Net Suite, Microsoft Excel, and Access software.
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written format required.
• Strong planning, multitasking, and organizational skills required.
• Effective time management skills are required to meet deadlines.