Accounting Service Specialist (Entry Level)

Company Overview:

Raphael & Associates is a third-party claims administrator and independent claims adjusting company internationally recognized for exceptional service. We understand the importance of adapting to the demands of a dynamic market and we tailor our services to our clients specific needs. As a claims organization what we do is complex. Our mission is simple: to provide outstanding service retain extraordinary professionals and utilize the best technology in the industry!

As a leading organization in the industry we offer dynamic and challenging opportunities to individuals who want to make a difference. We value camaraderie vision a passion for excellence creativity and a roll-up-your-sleeves get it done mentality. We are searching for experienced energetic creative and self-reliant professionals for exciting career opportunities!

Job Summary:

This is a unique opportunity for a detail oriented and computer savvy Accounting Service Specialist to assist with the back-office accounting functions at a growing organization. You will be able to work with an exceptional team to keep the organization operating in an efficient and organized manner!

Responsibilities:

Entry level Accounting Service Specialist responsible for day-to-day management of client escrow accounts to include:

• Monitoring daily funding levels to ensure sufficient capacity to issue pending/upcoming payments; interact with clients to arrange additional funding when necessary
• Issuing checks and other payments (i.e. wire transfers ACH)
• Analyze incoming payments to correctly record items
• Reconciling bank accounts to internal systems and loss reports
• Providing detailed client reporting (monthly and ad-hoc)
• Ensuring data integrity related to financial records in core systems
• Responding to client and internal inquiries promptly professionally and efficiently
• Build effective electronic correspondence that engages an effective partnership
• Review current processes and systems. Recommend upgrades or alternative solutions to improve efficiency and ensure long-term sustainability
• Special projects as assigned
• In addition to the above key responsibilities you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as the Company may reasonably require.

Key requirements:

• The successful candidate should have a BS/BA degree in accounting finance or business
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage time and be able to multi task in an ever-changing environment
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with co-workers management and internal/external customers
• Excel knowledge (i.e. Pivot Tables Vlookup)
• Proficiency in creating maintaining and improving Microsoft Excel worksheets to efficiently handle large amounts of data
• Strong analytical problem solving and technical skills
• Solid attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task prioritize responsibilities and manage time effectively

Benefits and Perks:

We are an organization that recognizes and appreciates hard work! We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience including salary bonus paid time off medical/dental/vision/life insurance and 401k (with matching!). Most importantly you will have the opportunity to work directly alongside an extraordinary and dedicated team to grow a critical function within a dynamic growing company!