Lead, Accounting Assistant (Hybrid)

Job Summary 

Oversees the efficient operations of the Agency Accounts Receivable area by balancing and verifying various AS400 system reports on a monthly basis; balances the agents statement of accounts utilizing white laser forms; reviews agency accounts representatives work for accuracy, to include reviewing computer generated green bar reports, green ledger sheets, white laser reports and hand written invoices; verifies weekly and monthly payables batches by reviewing hand written voucher requests and comparing the request to the on-line AS400 system; verifies cash journals for accurate general ledger account numbers by comparing the hand written white forms to the computer generated green bar forms; communicates with the agent's by written or telephonic contact. Also schedules agency accounting representatives for seminar training, utilizing preprinted training requests forms. Prepares yearly performance reviews utilizing the personal computer generated form in Microsoft Word program.

Accuracy of work is essential, due to the large dollar volume settled in year-end commissions and Direct Bill Commissions processed monthly by the Agency Accounts department. Any errors made would have an impact on the creditability of the department.

Quality reviews are done monthly on each representatives work and errors found are documented on the PC forms in Microsoft Word.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education: Associates Degree or Technical or specialized knowledge or equivalent, related experience.
Experience: 1 - 3 years.
Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of the general and technical parts of the job. Works independently.
Decision Making: Makes decisions within position standards. Applies guidelines and procedures that require some interpretation in dealing with exceptions. Work requires judgment to select among multiple potential pre-defined courses of action.
Supervision Received: Works under general supervision. Typically does not receive instructions on routine work. Receives general instructions on new types of work or projects.
Leadership: May act in a Group Leader role, providing day-to-day work direction to other non-exempt personnel. However does not have total Supervisory authority, e.g. hire, fire, pay, appraise. Alternatively, may be an individual contributor who is a technical expert.
Problem Solving /Operations/Direct Work Involvement: Applies knowledge to help solve moderately complex problems requiring independent thinking with direction.
Client Contacts: Contacts other departments and or external organizations or parties frequently. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information on matters which may be sensitive and or complex to interpret.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
 

Two years experience in accounts receivable and payables in an Insurance Company or related industries preferred. Working knowledge of PC software such as MS Word, Excel. Demonstrated skills in written and telephonic communications, demonstrated ability to organize work. Educational preferences include completion of a two year degree in Accounting or Finance.

If you require an accommodation for a disability so that you may participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact the MAPFRE Insurance Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@mapfreusa.com.

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