Sr. Accountant, Accounts Receivable

Holmes Murphy has always believed that investing in our employees, the spaces in which they work, and the environment that we provide are all critical to our culture, purpose, and the services we offer. After all, we know that employees who feel appreciated and recognized for their hard work and dedication results in employees who feel immensely invested in the success of our clients and our company. On top of this, our employees have a seat at the table and the opportunity to pave their own way. Cool, right?! If you nodded yes, check out our open Sr. Accountant, Accounts Receivable position and apply!

We are looking to add a Sr. Accountant, Accounts Receivable to join our Accounting team in Waukee, IA. Candidates thrive in our environment when they harness their collaborative mindset, strong interpersonal communication skills, and a love of learning.

 

Duties:

• Post revenue commission and bonus payments via physical statements or electronic importing process into the Agency Management System.
• Prepare and reconcile outstanding commission and bonus payments.
• Coordinate with internal staff to ensure proper client and policy setup.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers and brokers and internal staff to obtain payment information and details.
• Review and analyze accounts receivable reports.
• Research and resolve issues related to accounts receivable.
• Analyze and perform receivable corrections/adjustments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Lead and promote team projects and initiatives to enhance team processes and workflows including use of technology such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
• Lead and motivate team by:
  • Maintain best practices within the team to ensure effective use of resources and encourages knowledge sharing.
  • Ensure right talent is in the right role for the success of the organization, which may include hiring and terminating employees.
  • Coach, train, and counsel team members on areas such as workflow, process, and procedure.
  • Foster a high-performance culture by supporting career development and advancement for team members.
  • Responsible for timesheet management, including responding to PTO/RTO requests and approving timesheets.
  • Provide input in compensation decisions for team members, as applicable.
• Regularly evaluate team reports, communicate results to the team and implement necessary changes within the team.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Self-starter with a collaborative approach who values and encourages teamwork.
• Strong financial acumen, keen attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability.
• Ability to analyze and summarize financial data to draw conclusions and provide financial insights to management.
• Capable of exercising discretion in confidential matters.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of computers and ability to utilize various software packages including, but not limited to: Excel, Word, Workday, and other accounting systems.
• Ability to communicate well with persons at all levels of authority both verbally and in writing.
• Is multi-tasked oriented and prioritizes work, voluntarily extends hours, and/or solicits additional resources when necessary to ensure timely completion of tasks.

 

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma; college degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years accounting experience, preferably in insurance agency environment.

 

Benefits:  In addition to core benefits like health, dental and vision, also enjoy benefits such as:

• Paid Parental Leave and supportive New Parent Benefits — We know being a working parent is hard, and we want to support our employees in this journey!
• Company paid continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement — We support those who want to develop and grow.
• 401k Profit Sharing — Each year, Holmes Murphy makes a lump sum contribution to every full-time employee’s 401k. This means, even if you’re not in a position to set money aside for the future at any point in time, Holmes Murphy will do it on your behalf! We are forward-thinking and want to be sure your future is cared for.
• Generous time off practices in addition to paid holidays — Yes, we actually encourage employees to use their time off, and they do. After all, you can’t be at your best for our clients if you’re not at your best for yourself first.
• Supportive of community efforts with paid Volunteer time off and employee matching gifts to charities that are important to you — Through our

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