AP/AR Coordinator
Allied Benefit Systems, LLC, United States
Job Description
Job Title: AP/AR Coordinator
Department: ASO Finance
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Status: Full Time
Reports To: AP/AR Assistant Manager
Positions Supervised: N/A
Work Schedule: Flexible, during normal business hours, Monday-Friday.
Assessments: Predictive Index Behavioral and Cognitive Assessments
POSITION SUMMARY:
The AP/AR Coordinator is responsible for most financial and accounting related functions for a specific group of Allied clients. Major responsibilities include Accounts Receivables (specifically deposit processing and cash posting audits) and Accounts Payables tasks. Minor responsibilities include claim funding, accounting, and auditing, tasks through multiple systems. Applicants should possess strong technical skills to effectively navigate and manage different systems as well as strong problem-solving skills. The position requires daily interaction with internal team members and occasional communication with external clients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Processing deposits
- Conduct daily Receivables audits
- Weekly and monthly claim fund reporting
- Reviewing daily financial transactions
- Issuing claim and premium payment refunds
- Complete weekly Payables transactions using QicLink and accounting systems
- Conduct weekly Payables audits
- Posting financial transactions in accounting system
- Collections for outstanding invoices
- Advance departmental goals and mission by assisting with special projects and other duties as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Communication Communicates effectively both internally and externally, where applicable. Includes both written and verbal communication.
Customer Focused Works well with customers/clients both internal and external, promotes a positive image of the company and department, and strives to solve issues raised by customers.
Dependability Meets deadlines, works independently, accountable, maintains focus, punctual, and maintains good attendance record.
Initiative acts independently, seeks new opportunities, and strives to see projects to completion.
Interpersonal Skills Builds strong relationships, is flexible/adaptable, works well with others, and solicits feedback.
Job Knowledge Understands the facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, and keeps job knowledge current.
Organization Skills Information organized and accessible maintains efficient work space and manages time well.
Problem Solving Strives to understand contributing factors, works to resolve complex situations.
Productivity Manages workload, works efficiently, and meets goals and objectives.
Self-Development Looks for opportunities to increase knowledge, works to increase responsibility, strives to achieve personal goals and/or maintains licenses and other pertinent requirements.
Sense of Urgency Meets deadlines, establishes appropriate priority, and completes tasks assigned in timely manner.
Teamwork Accountable to team, works to meet established deliverables, appreciates view of team members, and respectful.
Technical Skills Maintains current understanding of technical process/equipment, uses technology to increase performance/productivity; effectively uses online tools and resources.
Education:
Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred
Experience:
1-3 years of Funding, Banking, Billing, A/P, A/R, Finance, or equivalent experience
Certifications
N/A
SKILLS amp; ABILITIES:
Intermediate level experience with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point software applications.
Great Plains or other accounting software experience preferable
Prior funding, claims, or medical stop loss experience is a plus
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This is a standard office position that requires long periods of sitting and computer work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT - Modern office suite in high rise building in downtown Chicago.