What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk or Senior Accounting Clerk position at Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators?
DMBA (Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators) is a non-profit organization that administers benefits for companies who are owned or affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
We are seeking a detail-oriented accounting clerk to join our amazing accounting team. This role plays a critical part in our accounts receivable processes for benefit premiums and other accounting processes. The ideal candidate has expertise in recording and processing insurance premium payments and billing adjustments. This position reports to the Accounting Manager and works closely with others on our accounting and customer service teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive and record payments from customers and participants.
- Process billing adjustments as needed.
- Prepare, Input and update journal entries, transactions, and master records in accounting systems.
- Perform accounting reconciliations and identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare, review, and maintain accounting reports and ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Respond to customer and internal inquiries regarding accounting transactions and payments in a courteous and professional manner.
- Review procedures and recommend process improvements.
- Complete monthly close tasks for multiple entities as assigned.
- Perform other duties assigned by leadership.
Qualifications:
- 2-4 years related experience, 4 years experience (Senior Accounting Clerk) College education is preferred but not required.
- Experience with health insurance premium billing and related systems (Amisys, Sage Intacct or similar systems preferred).
- Extremely organized and is very attentive to detail.
- Ability to work independently and also thrives in a collaborative environment.
- Highly organized with follow-through on commitments and projects
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay
- Rich medical, vision and dental benefits with low premiums. One of the top health plans in Utah
- Rich retirement planning: including 401(k) company match, 8% EDRC Employer Discretionary Retirement Contribution (we just give you free money for retirement), life insurance, and full service Financial Planners onsite at no cost
- Generous paid leave plan that starts accruing your first day, your birthday off, additional sick leave and 12 paid holidays
- Award winning wellness program with health coaching, ability to earn 3 additional days off a year, fun activities and an onsite gym.
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career development through company sponsored programs and over 5000 on-demand online training courses.
- Hybrid work schedules available depending on position
- Employee Assistance Program
Why Join Us?
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment where you impact on the well-being of our customers.
- Opportunities for career development and professional development
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Being part of a team that values trust, respect, unity, excellence
If you love teamwork and learning every day, we encourage you to apply and join our team!
