What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Revenue Specialist position at ARAG North America?
Purpose
Are you a problem solver? Do you enjoy looking for discrepancies and noticing patterns to resolve issues? Do you enjoy working as a team and managing multiple priorities?
ARAG is hiring a regional revenue specialist! This person will coordinate all aspects of revenue for a designated book of business. A high level of collaboration and professional communication with clients is necessary.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manages a regional book of business as the subject matter expert on billing, receivables, account set up, and/or client inquiries.
- Prepares and analyzes audits of client accounts as needed to review proper premium application and client set up.
- Reconciles remittance details to membership records, as necessary, to understand payment discrepancies; works directly with client/broker/TPA for resolution.
- Contacts clients to resolve over/under payments as well as to obtain past due premiums in a manner which safeguards company profitability while maintaining client satisfaction.
- Interacts frequently with clients to obtain necessary supporting documentation and remittance files to properly apply premium payments.
- Develops a strong working relationship and partners closely with Finance, Client Management, Client Support Services and EDI Analyst teams to ensure a positive customer experience for our internal stakeholders, clients, and plan members.
- Responsible for managing the accounts receivable aging process/timeline.
- Represents the Finance team on implementation calls with new clients to ensure proper set up and answers client questions regarding premium remittance.
- Tracks status and timeline of new client implementation and manages requests (payroll calendar set-up, client requests for W-9, and other client-specific forms/documentation).
- Assists with monthly, quarterly and year end accounts receivable processes including 5500 preparation.
- Prepares monthly manual invoices for clients when necessary.
- Posts premium as assigned.
- Performs analysis of the Company’s monthly premiums.
- Assist in preparation for external audits of the Company as assigned.
- Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare journal entries.
- Serve as a positive role model by representing ARAG at Its Best.
- Other duties as requested.
Qualifications
Knowledge –
- Knowledgeable of company products and services.
- General knowledge of accounting and accounts receivable/billing.
- Understanding of general ledger accounts and how they relate to accounts receivable.
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Excel, basic knowledge of pivot tables and vlookups.
Skills –
- Strong customer orientation including ability to listen to customer needs and recommend solutions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent grammar and spelling skills.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Demonstrated analytical skills, ability to identify trends and gaps and proactively solve problems.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with different personalities across all levels of the organization and external clients.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize with interruptions.
- Ability to negotiate difficult conversations in a professional manner.
Education – Associate’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience required; insurance experience a plus.
Experience – 2 years’ experience in finance or accounting, required. Direct customer contact or customer service, preferred.
Certifications, Licenses, Associations, etc. – None required.
Physical – Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.