Accounting Assistant (100% Remote PST Only)

Aston Carter • Bellevue, WA

9d • $20 - $23 • Remote

About The Position

Symetra is looking for an entry level candidate that can support both accounts payable and receivable duties relating to their life and retirement division. The right candidate will have either an accounting/ finance degree or 1+ year of transactional experience. Responsibilities: successfully complete 40-50 outbound payments in the system manually keying in outbound checks into their automated system support the documentation and data input of new business applications input inbound premium payments (this is done day of receiving typically Monday) Qualifications •Must have a strong attention to detail and ability to pick things up quickly •Associate Degree or equivalent work experience required •Accounting or finance background, with knowledge of disability insurance •Strength with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel •Strong organizational and customer service skills •Able to work in a team environment, while adapting and supporting change •High level of attention to detail •Able to multi-task and prioritize •Able to maintain a high level of accuracy within deadlines BvsA: Insurance industry knowledge Disqualifier: no relatable degree or experience First day/ week: Training with supervisor to understand process and workflow. (training period will be in total 3 weeks before up and running) Managing performance: Will manage performance based on quality of work (90% or better) and volume of work 40-50 payments process per day).

Requirements

• Must have a strong attention to detail and ability to pick things up quickly
• Associate Degree or equivalent work experience required
• Accounting or finance background, with knowledge of disability insurance
• Strength with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
• Strong organizational and customer service skills
• Able to work in a team environment, while adapting and supporting change
• High level of attention to detail
• Able to multi-task and prioritize
• Able to maintain a high level of accuracy within deadlines
• Excel
• 1+ yr of AR/AP experience
• strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Insurance industry knowledge

Responsibilities

• successfully complete 40-50 outbound payments in the system manually keying in outbound checks into their automated system
• support the documentation and data input of new business applications
• input inbound premium payments (this is done day of receiving typically Monday)

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees