What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper position at Zenith American?
Title: Bookkeeper Department: Trust Accounting
Bargaining Unit: 12/Mendota Heights, MN Grade: 28
Position Type: Non-Exempt Hours per Week: 40
Date Open: 03/14/2022 Closing Date: Until Filled
Position Summary:
Third Party Administrator of employee benefit funds is seeking a Bookkeeper. Candidate must be a self-starter and detailed oriented. Bookkeeper reports to staff accountant supervisor.
"Has minimum necessary access to Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) by Job Description/Role."
General Duties:
- Prepare wire/book transfer letters and maintain daily cash
- Review of all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
- Sort and distribute incoming mail
- Process check requests
- Audit and process credit card bills, if applicable
- Match invoices to checks, obtain all signatures for checks and distribute checks accordingly
- 1099 full cycle process
- Respond to all vendor inquiries
- Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
- Assist in month end closing
- Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
- Daily management of positive pay process
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement administration
- Assist and prepare for various Plan audits/reconciliation
- Prepare reporting as needed
- Consistently demonstrate excellent attendance and punctuality
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3 years of experience in accounting, be a fast learner with strong attention to detail, be well organized and able to work with little supervision
- Basic bookkeeping knowledge required.
- Familiarity with automated accounting systems preferred
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel;
- Detail oriented;
- Good communication skills;
- Ability to follow departmental and company procedures;
- Ability to balance data batches to cash, prepare bank deposits;
- Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure;
- Excellent attendance record; and
- Proven skills regarding contributing to a positive work environment
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Zenith American Solutions
Real People. Real Solutions. National Reach. Local Expertise.
We are currently seeking an experienced Bookkeeper with the necessary skills, initiative, and personality, along with the desire to get the most out of their working life, to help us be our best every day.
Zenith American Solutions is the largest independent Third Party Administrator in the United States and currently operates over 40 offices nationwide. The original entity of Zenith American has been in business since 1944. Our company was formed as the result of a merger between Zenith Administrators and American Benefit Plan Administrators in 2011. By combining resources, best practices and scale, the new organization is even stronger and better than before
We realize the importance a comprehensive benefits program to our employees and their families. As part of our total compensation package, we offer an array of benefits including health, vision, and dental coverage, a retirement savings 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO), great opportunities for growth, and much, much more!
Internals to Apply:
If you meet the minimum qualifications and are interested in applying for the above position, please submit an application. All applications must be received by 5:00 pm on the Internal Posting Deadline listed above in order to be considered prior
