Compliance Associate

Job Summary

The Compliance Associate will work closely with the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) by coordinating with and assisting in developing and maintaining a comprehensive compliance program to ensure that the company’s operations are in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. The successful candidate is eager to learn the insurance industry, specifically the ACA and MA. The Compliance Associate must have strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. A keen attention to detail, good judgment, and ability to protect confidential information, along with a professional phone etiquette and exceptional proofreading skills, are a must.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Demonstrated use of critical thinking skills.
• Coordinating with Human Resources and CCO regarding new hire onboarding, which includes OIG/GSA scans and monthly reports.
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance reporting.
• Stay current on federal and state laws and regulations regarding Medicare and the Federally Facilitated and state-based systems.
• Monitor and report any potential employee, agent, and agency issues.
• Interact professionally and positively with employees, agents, agencies, and carriers using exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Review/proof documentation content for accuracy and consistency.
• Other duties as assigned by the CCO.

Required skills

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 1-3 years compliance experience.
• A background in quality assurance/control/auditing is helpful.
• Knowledge of legal and/or regulatory environment.
• Detail oriented.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to use good judgment and logic.
• Good organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred skills

• Bilingual (Spanish) – both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of CMS and regulatory guidelines for insurance industry.

This is a full-time, hourly position, with overtime required as needed. Business hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with additional hours as needed to meet business needs.

Compensation and Benefits

Financial – Hourly pay, with an annual target salary of $62k–$68k, including a profit-sharing target of 10%. Profit sharing is based upon the company’s financial performance and individual's contribution to company success.

Competitive benefits package – Messer offers health and life insurance, dental, vision, critical illness, short and long-term disability, tele-med, ID theft protection, and 401(k) with a generous employer contribution of 8% of total compensation (3% Safe Harbor and 5% profit sharing). Messer contributes to your 401(k), even if you don’t! We offer other ancillary insurance products, including Aflac products. Messer offers approximately 33 paid days off for your first year, which includes accrued PTO, sick time, and holidays. Our office is professional, comfortable, and pet-friendly!

Since 2014, MESSER Financial Group has been ranked #1 by The Charlotte Business Journal as the area’s largest Independent Insurance Brokerage. If you want to be part of a successful and fast-growing company known for its commitment to its agents and employees, Messer is the place for you.

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Communication skills: 3 years (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 3 years (Required)
• Medicare/ACA: 1 year (Preferred)
• Compliance: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $62,000 - $68,000