Accounting Senior Specialist

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

Chicago, Illinois

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Management, Accounts Receivable Processing, Auditing, Bank Management, Billing, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Develop and Maintain Customers, Documentation, External Audit, Financial Analysis, Internal Audit, Legal, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois
POSTED
2 days ago
This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of customer billing, processing vendor invoice payments and delivering exceptional customer service to both external and internal partners. This role must also maintain the established internal control environment and assist in implementing corrections where needed.

Process Customer Payments: Handle daily customer checks, wires, and ACH remittances. Assist internal and external customers to ensure timely invoice payments. Serve as a subject matter expert in accounts receivable Process Invoices and Support Accounts Payable: Process invoices promptly and assist customers to ensure timely processing. Support Accounts Payable by reviewing vendor payment documentation before release. Act as a subject matter expert in accounts payable Maintain Customer Accounts: Manage accounts receivable banking data for customer accounts Perform Financial Analysis: Conduct initial financial analysis of accounts receivable invoices and customer billing data for business owners and senior management Assist with Audits: Support internal and external auditors with requests related to accounts receivables

The posting range for this position is:

53,895.10 - 71,170.00
Qualifications:

Education
  • Required HS or equivalent work experience
Experience
  • Required 2+ Years experience in similar environment

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Intermediate ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Intermediate communication and organizational skills.
  • Advanced ability to perform first level financial analysis and work with data for extended period.


Extra Posting Information:

Two or more years’ work experience in similar environment Experience working with a financial database such as Workday Strong focus on customer service

The posted salary range is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range andthis hiringrange may also be modified in the future. A candidate’s position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for annual bonusincentivepay. 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays,medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. 

 

About the Company

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

At the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), we provide business strategy, technical support and consulting expertise to 36 Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies across the nation, employing more than 1,000 of the best strategic thinkers in the industry. We are a Brand manager that sets quality control standards for the 36 independent companies that use the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Brands, and we serve as a trade association that represents these Blue companies. It is through our involvement that the Blues companies share a united vision and strategy while also benefiting from the local strength of all member companies.
COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Insurance
WEBSITE
https://www.bcbs.com/about-us/careers