**Finance Support Specialist II**

**Location:** Erie, PA, US, 16560 **Division or Field Office:**

Office Of The President

**Department of Position:** Treasury Department **Work from:**

Erie, PA

At Erie Insurance, youre not just part of a Fortune 500 company; youre also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 5,000 employees and over 2,200 independent agencies. Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia. To attract and retain the best talent, we reward our team members with competitive salaries and a very generous benefits package.

****Position Summary****

Under moderate supervision, supports assigned finance area with various operational and administrative tasks. Responds to inquiries from Employees, general management, outside vendors, policyholders and agents.

****Duties and Responsibilities****

* Handles various inquiries of moderate complexity related to finance, including acting as a liaison between Employees, Agents, vendors or outside companies to resolve problems

* Performs various administrative and clerical duties, including opening, sorting and distributing mail, and filing and assisting with the implementation of new or revised programs or procedures.

* Performs basic policy accounting functions and corrects errors.

* Assists in screening paperwork for accuracy and completeness. Enters and maintains data in finance and vendor systems. Prepares and maintains corresponding files. Assists with running, modifying and or distributing corresponding reports.

* Continues developing a working knowledge of ERIEs finance function related guidelines and programs, including systems.

* Tracks and follows regulatory compliance and requirements for SOX, taxes, privacy, and other applicable laws.

* Completes special projects as required. Performs other duties as required

The first three duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become clear.

****Competencies****

Values Diversity Nimble Learning Self-Development Collaborates Customer Focus Cultivates Innovation Optimizes Work Processes Instills Trust Ensures Accountability Decision Quality Detail Orientation Job-Specific Knowledge ****Qualifications****

Minimum Required Education Equivalents

Bachelors degree or Associates degree in accounting, finance or related field required; or

High school diploma, or GED and two years' experience a finance environment, required.

Working knowledge of processing and spreadsheet software required. Experience with ERIEs management software preferred.

****Physical Requirements****

Lifting 0-20 lbs; Occasional (<20%) Lifting 20-50 lbs; Occasional (<20%) Lifting Over 50 lbs; Rarely Driving; Rarely Pushing/Pulling; Occasional (<20%) Manual Keying/Data Entry; Frequent (50-80%)