What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable/ Accounts Payable Associate position at Armed Forces Insurance?
Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Associate
Starting Pay $30,000 to $34,500, depending on experience. Sounds good, right?!
Starting Pay $30,000 to $34,500, depending on experience. Sounds good, right?!
Who are we and what we're about...
Since 1887, Armed Forces Insurance (AFI) has existed with a single, unwavering purpose: To protect the people who protect our nation. For more than 130 years, we’ve provided home insurance, renter insurance and auto insurance and much more to our members. We proudly serve active, retired and former military personnel, their families and civilian Department of Defense employees.
AFI is a family friendly organization offering competitive compensation, an outstanding work environment and great benefits. AFI is headquartered in Leavenworth, Kansas approximately 20 minutes from the Legends. Career Path promotions opportunities available.
What we are looking for...
This position is primarily responsible for managing the accounts receivable/payable process while maintaining accurate accounting records and files.
Core Functions...
Since 1887, Armed Forces Insurance (AFI) has existed with a single, unwavering purpose: To protect the people who protect our nation. For more than 130 years, we’ve provided home insurance, renter insurance and auto insurance and much more to our members. We proudly serve active, retired and former military personnel, their families and civilian Department of Defense employees.
AFI is a family friendly organization offering competitive compensation, an outstanding work environment and great benefits. AFI is headquartered in Leavenworth, Kansas approximately 20 minutes from the Legends. Career Path promotions opportunities available.
What we are looking for...
This position is primarily responsible for managing the accounts receivable/payable process while maintaining accurate accounting records and files.
Core Functions...
- Accurately record cash receipts and process daily bank deposits
- Process bank return transactions
- Process adjustment and correction requests
- Input accounts payable vouchers and accurately process vendor invoices for payment
- Receives, reviews and processes requests for policyholder refunds
- Provides backup telephone support for customer inquiries
- Maintain current documentation of procedures
What's a typical day look like...
- Performs all functions necessary to prepare, post, verify and record automated and manual payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
- Receives and verifies documentation requesting policyholder refunds and payment of invoices and prepares checks as required.
- Ensures accurate encoding of general ledger account numbers and posting information.
- Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations to validate accuracy of processing activities and to assure compliance with standard accounting practices.
- Handles incoming calls to support customer inquiries and aid with one-time payments.
- Ability to be at work regularly and on time.
- Performs other duties as assigned in support of the unit and company objectives.
What's required to be considered...
- High School Diploma or GED
- One year of clerical, banking, or accounting work experience (Associates Degree may be substituted for this requirement)
- Competent written communications skills
- Excellent verbal communications skills, to include a courteous, confident demeanor and appropriate use of grammar and vocabulary
- Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Keyboard skills of at least 30wpm
- Operate 10-key calculator by touch
- Ability to learn to utilize AFI’s computer systems for data access and entry
- Ability to perform basic math functions to include calculation of percentages and ratios
- Ability to quickly gather facts and information needed to determine appropriate action on assigned claims
- Demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making skills
- Ability to accomplish work according to established priorities and procedures
- The ability to manage multiple responsibilities at once by focusing on one task while keeping track of others.
What professional education requirements do I need to obtain...
- Successful completion within 90 days of standardized training in Principals of Insurance, Dwelling Coverages, and Homeowner Coverages*
- if incumbent did not have prior experience in a position with this requirement
The physical requirements and working environment stuff...
- The work is primarily sedentary. The employee will generally be seated to perform the work, but will also do some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items (less than 10 lbs.).
- The noise level of the work is low. The area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
- The working hours will be traditional business hours. Incumbent must be able to work a flexible schedule and overtime as required.
We've got you covered...
- Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, life & disability insurance including an employee assistance program (EAP)
- 401(k) including employer match & safe harbor contributions and a defined benefit pension plan
- Generous paid time off policy, medical leave, volunteer time off and 8 paid holidays
- We support employee training and professional development opportunities with a tuition reimbursement program and continuing education and re-certification opportunities
- Volunteering and community engagement opportunities
Salary : $30,000 - $34,500
