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Accounting Representative - Entry Level
Great American's Property & Casualty Finance Division is hiring for an Accounting Representative. You will be part of our Specialty Accounting team which is a hub for all things Great American. As an entry level position, the individual in this position will use customer service as a primary function.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of routine and non-routine clerical/accounting functions, in accordance with procedures. May provide support in one or more areas (i.e., general accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, direct bill, etc.).
• Accounts Receivable:
  • Processes and verifies cash receipts, cash application, claims, and/or overdue invoices.
  • May download/retrieve payment information from bank records.
  • May be responsible for updating and/or keeping records (i.e., customer account information (balances, delinquencies, etc.) incomplete files, ACH information, etc.).
  • May send follow up inquiries on delinquent accounts.
• Accounts Payable:
  • Responsible for compiling amounts owed, verifying invoices, preparing vouchers, issuing checks for payment, and recording transactions.
  • Maintains all payment records.
• Direct Bill:
  • Provides billing information, account reconciliation, and billing problem resolution to internal and external customers involving multiple lines of insurance. May require extensive inbound phone support.
  • Develops and uses working knowledge of multiple billing and/or policy applications and processing procedures to effectively service customer inquiries.
  • May follow-up on delinquent accounts.
• May reconcile payments/receipts with account information.
• May gather data to compile reports and/or create ad hoc reports as needed.
• Complies with appropriate regulations and/or company policies/guidelines.
• Contacts other departments and/or outside agencies to resolve problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Generally, 0 to 2 years of related experience.
Business Unit:
Property & Casualty Finance
Benefits:
We offer competitive healthcare, retirement, and paid time off benefits for full-time and part-time benefit eligible employees.