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Assistant Accountant

Employer
North Carolina Joint Underwriting Association
Location
Raleigh, NC
Salary
Not Specified
Closing date
Nov 2, 2021

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Category
Accounting
Job Type
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Details

POSITION TITLE:    ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
DEPARTMENT:        ACCOUNTING
REPORTS TO:         ACCOUNTING MANAGER

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include performing Accounting functions and maintaining financial records within the limited authority under direct supervision of the Accounting Supervisor or Accounting Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

•    Prepare and balance daily deposits and voids and send all checks to financial institution electronically 
•    Post all deposits to Policy Administration Systems and General Ledger
•    Process accounting accounts receivable, billing and claim payment referrals and tasks in the Policy Administration Systems
•    Provide consumers with telephone payment assistance
•    Research and respond to accounts receivable and billing inquiries
•    Assist with researching and resolving credit card disputes
•    Recalculate payment plan changes as necessary
•    Assist with the posting and issuance of accounts payable transactions and other miscellaneous payables
•    Process outgoing payment files, manual checks and EFTs daily
•    Participate in month end closing responsibilities as assigned
•    Assist with the calculation and recording of monthly and annual fixed assets and perform annual asset inventory
•    Audit and compile Member Company filings with the Associations
•    Monitor and coordinate document and record disposition per the approved retention policy
•    Provide audit documentation upon request

Other responsibilities

•    Promptly assist with all telephone and email consumer, agent and member company inquiries
•    Participate in self-development activities to improve technical knowledge and to develop other required business related skills and abilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•    High School Diploma required
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business preferred with three to five years of accounting experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted
•    Knowledge of Accounts Receivable applications and reconciliation
•    Knowledge of MS office applications required especially excel
•    Excellent negotiation, organization, and time management skills
•    Outstanding customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required
•    Proven ability to work across all levels of an organization
•    Solid knowledge of technology
•    Ability to work flexible and occasional extended hours

WORKING CONDITIONS

•    Ability to work flexible hours
•    Sitting for extended periods of time
•    Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other related devices
•    Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings
•    Periodic local travel, i.e. meetings, seminars, etc., is required
•    The office work area is climate controlled and tobacco free

Company

The North Carolina Joint Underwriting Association, also known as the FAIR (Fair Access to Insurance Requirements) Plan, is a tax exempt insurer of last resort created by law to provide adequate basic property insurance to property owners having insurable property in North Carolina.

The NCJUA is an association of insurance companies authorized to write basic property insurance coverage in North Carolina. The North Carolina Insurance Underwriting Association, also known as the Coastal Property Insurance Pool, is a tax exempt insurer of last resort created by law to provide an adequate market for essential property insurance in the beach and coastal areas of North Carolina.  The NCIUA is an association of insurance companies authorized to write essential property insurance coverage in North Carolina. 

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
919-821-1299
Location
751 Corporate Center Drive
Suite 200
Raleigh
NC
27607
US

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