Accounts Receivable/ Accounts Payable Associate

Armed Forces Insurance • Leavenworth, KS

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Since 1887, Armed Forces Insurance (AFI) has existed with a single, unwavering purpose: To protect the people who protect our nation. For more than 130 years, we’ve provided home insurance, renter insurance and auto insurance and much more to our members. We proudly serve active, retired and former military personnel, their families and civilian Department of Defense employees. AFI is a family friendly organization offering competitive compensation, an outstanding work environment and great benefits. AFI is headquartered in Leavenworth, Kansas approximately 20 minutes from the Legends. Career Path promotions opportunities available.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of clerical, banking, or accounting work experience (Associates Degree may be substituted for this requirement)
• Competent written communications skills
• Excellent verbal communications skills, to include a courteous, confident demeanor and appropriate use of grammar and vocabulary
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Keyboard skills of at least 30wpm
• Operate 10-key calculator by touch
• Ability to learn to utilize AFI’s computer systems for data access and entry
• Ability to perform basic math functions to include calculation of percentages and ratios
• Ability to quickly gather facts and information needed to determine appropriate action on assigned claims
• Demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to accomplish work according to established priorities and procedures
• The ability to manage multiple responsibilities at once by focusing on one task while keeping track of others.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion within 90 days of standardized training in Principals of Insurance, Dwelling Coverages, and Homeowner Coverages if incumbent did not have prior experience in a position with this requirement

Responsibilities

• Managing the accounts receivable/payable process while maintaining accurate accounting records and files.
• Accurately record cash receipts and process daily bank deposits.
• Process bank return transactions.
• Process adjustment and correction requests.
• Input accounts payable vouchers and accurately process vendor invoices for payment.
• Receives, reviews and processes requests for policyholder refunds.
• Provides backup telephone support for customer inquiries.
• Maintain current documentation of procedures.
• Performs all functions necessary to prepare, post, verify and record automated and manual payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Receives and verifies documentation requesting policyholder refunds and payment of invoices and prepares checks as required.
• Ensures accurate encoding of general ledger account numbers and posting information.
• Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations to validate accuracy of processing activities and to assure compliance with standard accounting practices.
• Handles incoming calls to support customer inquiries and aid with one-time payments.
• Ability to be at work regularly and on time.
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of the unit and company objectives.

Benefits

• Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, life & disability insurance including an employee assistance program (EAP)
• 401(k) including employer match & safe harbor contributions and a defined benefit pension plan
• Generous paid time off policy, medical leave, volunteer time off and 8 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Continuing education and re-certification opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED