Accounting Specialist - Milwaukee Joint

Milliman•Brookfield, WI

25d•$49,900 - $97,865•Hybrid

About The Position

Milliman is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our accounting staff as an Accounting Specialist . This professional will be responsible for invoicing clients, reviewing cash receipts, processing accounts payable, and various other accounting related administrative tasks. Who We Are Independent for over 75 years, Milliman delivers market-leading services and solutions to clients worldwide. Today, we are helping companies take on some of the world’s most critical and complex issues, including retirement funding and healthcare financing, risk management and regulatory compliance, data analytics and business transformation.

Requirements

Individual(s) must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for immigration support or sponsorship from Milliman now or in the future.
Associate’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field of study is required; four-year Bachelor’s degree preferred
3 or more years of experience in an accounting or finance department, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment
Working knowledge of electronic time and billing software, programs, and concepts
Basic knowledge of accounting and financial principles
Strong problem-solving and analysis skills
Strong analytical aptitude
Basic working knowledge of all Microsoft Office products
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Experience with professional services billing operations, with contract compliance preferred
Resourcefulness, creativity, and initiative – independently and instinctively seeks out information, ideas, and solutions; can develop procedures and solutions from scratch and improve current ones
Effective communication – clearly communicates (orally and in writing) in a helpful and succinct manner; considers their audience and communicates appropriately
Exceptional organization – has a natural tendency to bring about order, logic, and effectiveness to procedures and systems; enjoys organizing
Professionalism – is kind and respectful; extends the benefit of the doubt; is trustworthy and dependable; takes ownership of work and accepts accountability; gives and receives feedback in a humble manner
Quality and accuracy – naturally pays attention to the big and small details; takes pride in work products
Balances independence and teamwork – knows when, how, and why to collaborate with others or work alone, depending on the task at hand
Time management and flexibility – prioritizes work and adapts to changes; is flexible with schedule and availability to accommodate time-sensitive tasks; has “client first” mentality
Interpersonal skills – interacts professionally and effectively with all levels of staff

Nice To Haves

Any programming (C+, C++, Python, etc) and/or database management experience (SQL, PowerBI, Power Query, etc) preferred

Responsibilities

Review application of cash receipts to client invoices; resolve and investigate any discrepancies
Gather billing instructions from client facing professionals to generate invoices
Learn our general ledger coding and various practice expense polices in order to be able to detail review and process employee expense reports
Monitor for completion of timesheets of other practices
Roll-up monthly timesheets for billing purposes
Understand and generate department and practice reports from our financial statement system
Ensure contract compliance with regard to invoicing, and ensure appropriate linkage between invoices and their respective contract
Assist with submitting invoices to client contacts and via client portals
Perform various departmental clerical tasks as needed (filing, invoice drafting, accounts payable filing, process refunds for client overpayments, etc.)
Contribute to department efficiency by innovating new or different workflows for our internal processes
Have the opportunity to develop and distribute practice and office wide financial reports
Work with the team to maintain various client, employee, and inventory databases
Assist with the development and implementation of both local and firm-wide initiatives and systems
Be expected to learn, but also be willing to make improvement suggestions
Other responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision – Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
401(k) Plan – Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions.
Discretionary Bonus Program – Recognizing employee contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses.
Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis.
Holidays – A minimum of 10 observed holidays per year.
Family Building Benefits – Includes adoption and fertility assistance.
Paid Parental Leave – Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria.
Life Insurance & AD&D – 100% of premiums covered by Milliman.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by Milliman.