What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Benecon?
The Benecon Group continues to grow and add Accounting positions on our Finance team! The ACCOUNTANT position is considered an entry level opportunity to learn the business of self-funding health initiatives. We offer competitive compensation, fantastic benefits, including immediate 401k participation and company match, student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement programs. Our culture values employee contributions to our company. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A REMOTE OPPORTUNITY.
The Benecon Group specializes in developing innovative and effective employee benefit solutions. Our company goal is to help employers effectively control benefit plan expenditures and design programs that meet the strategic needs of the employer and the personal needs of the employees. Our specialty is developing and administering self-funded health insurance programs for companies, governments, colleges and nonprofit cooperatives.
JOB SUMMARY: Executes and researches most financial functions, including but not limited to cooperative accounting, stop loss reporting, aggregate reporting, billing and cash management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop, implement, and maintain accounting system for consortiums and cooperatives including claims payments and cash transactions.
- Analyze carrier enrollment information and prepare monthly client invoices.
- Assist senior finance specialist with analysis of data for stop loss and aggregate claim filing.
- Assist senior finance specialist with financial and aggregate reporting.
- General finance division tasks as needed.
These duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to travel for daily bank deposits and mail.
- Must be able to sit and type utilizing computer for up to 75% of the workday.
- Must be able to lift document storage boxes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate’s degree in Accounting/Finance or similar field required, Bachelor’s preferred.
- A minimum of 1 year’s experience in Finance or Accounting is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- General knowledge of accounting principles and practices required.
- Attention to detail and accuracy required.
- Knowledge of Quickbooks software preferred.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with management staff, employees, and the general public required.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office products required.
- Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written format required.
Notice of E-Verify Participation:
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Job Type: Full-time