Associate Accounting Specialist

About the Role

Reporting to the Sr. Supervisor, Accounting Operations, the Associate Accounting Specialist is a key member of the Insurance Accounting Operations team and performs a wide variety of accounting functions and analyses. This role is a hybrid position with 3 days in our Schaumburg, Illinois office and 2 days work from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform billing activities.
• Process incoming cash receipts and apply funds to appropriate receivables.
• Submit purchase order requisitions in Coupa.
• Perform accounts payable functions including processing invoices, check requests, check printing and electronic payments including required correspondence.
• Prepare month-end close journal entries, reconciliations and analyses.
• Research reconciliation variances and propose adjustments.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• Participate in accounting and technology projects by testing enhancements.
• Support the department's compliance with internal controls, governance, and vendor management.
• Create and maintain desktop procedures.
• Complete projects as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience preparing accounting entries, reconciliations, and payments.
• Experience with accounting systems (e.g. SAP, Workday, Coupa).
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft applications: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (vlookups, pivot tables).

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline preferred.
• Interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail with critical thinking, analytical and organization skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum Qualifications: 0+ years of experience.
• High school Diploma or GED equivalent.

Work Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days work from home)

Location: Schaumburg, Illinois