Accounting Assistant Generalist

Description

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant Generalist to join our team in Metairie, Louisiana. This role involves providing exceptional customer service and performing a variety of accounting tasks, including accounts receivable and payable support, invoice processing, and banking activities. The ideal candidate will collaborate with internal departments to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of premium applications, payment resolutions, and financial operations.

Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with management, colleagues, and vendors to support the company's mission and ensure smooth daily operations.

- Prepare and distribute monthly deductible invoices, ensuring timely mailing, accurate payment posting, and resolution of past due accounts.

- Maintain and audit records of insureds with Letters of Credit, coordinating renewals and addressing discrepancies with the Underwriting department.

- Reconcile loss fund accounts using the Workday accounting system and communicate deficiencies to senior accountants.

- Process daily insured invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

- Serve as a backup for accounts payable and premium receivable posting, as well as daily cash balancing activities.

- Address customer inquiries related to payments, invoices, and finance options, providing clear guidance and solutions.

- Investigate and resolve payment-related issues by collaborating with the Finance, IT, and Underwriting teams.

- Assist during annual audits and state examinations by supplying required documentation and testing support.

- Suggest and implement process improvements to enhance customer service and efficiency in payment processing.

For consideration, please contact Mary Wood @ Robert Half . Thank you!

Requirements - Minimum of 1 year of experience in accounting or related field.

- Proficiency in accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes.

- Strong skills in data entry, invoice processing, and billing functions.

- Experience with credit card and expense reconciliation.

- Ability to handle high-volume invoicing with accuracy and attention to detail.

- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to address payment-related inquiries.

- Familiarity with financial systems such as Workday is preferred.

- Strong organizational and communication skills for effective collaboration across departments.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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