Job description
Athens Position Details
Position Title: Accounting Specialist III
Department: Accounting – Concord, CA
Reports To: Accounting Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Grade: 10
ATHENS ADMINISTRATORS
Since our founding in 1976, Athens Administrators has been a recognized leader in third-party claims administration services. However, more important than what we do is how we do it. Athens employees provide service that translates into real and lasting benefits—every single day! With offices throughout the United States, Athens Administrators offers Workers’ Compensation, Property & Casualty, Managed Care and Program Business solutions. Athens is proud to be a third-generation family-owned company and is dedicated to its core values of honesty and integrity, a commitment to service and results, and a caring family culture. We are so proud that our employees have consistently voted Athens as a Best Place to Work!
POSITION SUMMARY
Athens Administrators has an immediate need for a full-time Accounting Specialist III to support our Concord office located on Stanwell Drive. This position is hybrid with the potential of working from home full-time remotely in the Bay Area. Athens offices are open for business Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. local time. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday at 37.5 hours a week. The Accounting Specialist III will perform accounting functions of moderate to complex, including routine and non-routine accounting tasks. Be responsible for invoicing and monitoring accounts receivable. Reconciling imprest accounts for assigned Property and Casualty or Workers Compensation clients and other duties as required.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Incumbent must have the skills, ability, and judgment to perform the following essential job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. Additional duties may be assigned:
Perform the following for Athens Administrators:
- Backup the Accounting Specialist II when needed due to staffing needs
- Perform monthly customer invoicing in Great Plains as assigned
- Post cash receipts to appropriate client accounts and invoices, follow up on NSF checks.
- Maintain all cash receipts and accounts receivable files and records, including clearing offsetting open invoices.
- Monitor and contact customers as needed regarding outstanding invoices due to Athens
- Review monthly aged receivables and report any outstanding items to Supervisor over 60 days
Perform the following cash management functions for client accounts:
- Monitor cash balances of imprest accounts and reconcile client bank accounts
- Request funds from clients to replenish imprest accounts as needed
- Provide check registers, claims reports and financial reconciliation ledgers to various clients
- Research stale dated checks and escheat stale dated checks to State Controller’s Office if required
- Perform daily check release for claims payments
ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. While it does not encompass all job requirements, it is meant to give you a solid understanding of expectations.
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required for all positions
- AA/AS or BA/BS in Business preferred
- Experience – 3 + Years of relevant experience in A/R, A/P and Bank reconciliation
- Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the accounting field
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Ability to type quickly, accurately and for prolonged periods
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to learn additional computer programs
- Reasoning ability, including problem-solving and analytical skills, i.e., proven ability to research and analyze facts, identify issues and make appropriate recommendations and solutions for resolution
- Ability to be trustworthy, dependable, and team-oriented for fellow employees and the organization
- Must demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in work product
- Seeks to include innovative strategies and methods in order to provide a high level of commitment to service & results
- Infrequent lifting of up to 20lbs may be required
- Strong interpersonal skills in order to work well with customer base.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
APPLY WITH US
We look forward to learning about YOU! To be considered, please submit your resume and application directly through our website at http://www.athensadmin.com/careers/job-openings/ Feel free to include a cover letter if you’d like to share any other details. All applications received are reviewed by our in-house Corporate Recruiter.
This description portrays in general terms the type and levels of work performed and is not intended to be all-inclusive or represent specific duties of any one incumbent. The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training.
Athens Administrators is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.
THANK YOU!
We look forward to reviewing your information. Applying for jobs isn’t necessarily fun, but we promise we are. Don’t forget to check out our website at www.athensadmin.com as well as our LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and Facebook pages!
Athens Administrators is dedicated to fair and equitable compensation for our employees that is both competitive and reflective of the market. The estimated rate of pay can vary depending on skills, knowledge, abilities, location, labor market trends, experience, education including applicable licenses & certifications, etc. Additionally, eligible employees may be considered annually for discretionary salary adjustments and/or incentive payments. Further information about our comprehensive benefits package may be found on our website at
https://www.athensadmin.com/careers/why-work-here
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