What are the responsibilities and job description for the BOOKKEEPER position at Royal American Companies?
Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: PEOPLES FIRST INSURANCE SERVICES LLC - Panama City, FL
Position Type: Full-Time (30 hours/week)
Education Level: High School/Equivalent
Salary Range: $17.00 - $19.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: Not applicable
Job Shift: Days
Job Category: Admin - Clerical
Description
Job Summary:
The Bookkeeper is responsible for data entry, accounts payable and receivable oversight, as well as various supportive tasks that help maintain efficiency and accuracy within the accounting department.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work under the direction of the accounting manager to ensure client’s insurance policy payments are recorded, deposited, and paid to the carrier in a timely manner
- Record all client and carrier payments, as well as supporting documents into the accounting software
- Pull and process commission statements from carrier websites
- Monitor accounts payable email and enter all bills and check requests into the accounting software
- Run reports to identify clients that are due refunds, and begin the process of issuing the refund
- Data entry and administrative support
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
- Good oral and written communication skills required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
- Able to meet deadlines within a high volume fast-paced environment
- Time management skills, effective communication, eagerness to learn, and ability to stay on task independently
- Analytical and organized with attention to detail.
- Proven ability to expertly handle confidential information and multi-task with ease
Education and Experience:
- Associates degree or equivalent work experience required
- Experience with Microsoft Suite, Adobe, and accounting software required
- Accounts payable, bookkeeping, and data entry experience preferred
- Insurance experience is preferred, but not required
Physical Demands:
- Must be able work with a computer for a minimum of 7 hours daily either standing or sitting
- Must be able to read printed materials and computer screen with or without MS or other software accessibility functions
- Must be able to effectively communicate by e-mail, by phone, or in person during the workday
Qualifications
Salary : $17 - $19
