Accounting Supervisor

We currently a full-time position available for an Accounting Supervisor, located in our office. Reporting to the Controller, Finance, for day-to-day direction, the successful candidate will contribute to the productivity and effectiveness of the Accounting Team, with responsibilities in the Finance and Billing departments.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Finance Department :

• Ensure that the assigned daily, weekly and monthly finance reconciliations are completed and inform the Controller of any delay
• Prepare reports to manage the bank reconciliations and assist the Controller in analyzing the information
• Investigate discrepancies in daily cash receipts tracking and liaise with the Finance department to ensure timely completion of the bank reconciliation
• Perform journal entries and account reconciliations of receivables and commissions
• Working with the Controller, ensure that finance and billing reports are fully tested for the go-live phase of the new insurance system and that training is delivered to the finance and billing team members

Billing Department :

• In conjunction with the Billing Manager, ensure appropriate staffing levels by managing time off requests and scheduling / assigning work for the team
• In support of the Billing Manager, contribute to the execution of training to new staff along with ongoing education with respect to the company's processes and systems
• Assist in the resolution of billing disputes, inquiries and other issues with a variety of internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• Ensure timely collection of all receivables and process any potential write-offs.
• Assist the Billing Manager to oversee the payables and receivable function to ensure transactions are recorded accurately, appropriately and are within the guidelines of the company’s policies.
• In coordination with the Billing Manager, participate as needed in providing support and feedback to staff through one-on-one meetings and weekly team meetings.
• Identify and escalate performance concerns to the Billing Manager.
• Prepare a variety of reports to manage receivables and assist the Billing Manager in analyzing the information.
• Ensure timely processing of accounts receivables, including verification and posting of payments, and running reports to manage receivables
• Review weekly premium refunds
• Maintain daily cash receipts tracking
• Be available as a backup for day-to-day processing of accounts receivable or payable transactions
• Assist the Billing Manager in the co-existence period as we transition to a new insurance system

Required Qualifications

• Post secondary education in relevant field
• Knowledge of finance, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes and activities
• 5 years of experience, with a minimum of 3 in a Team Lead or Supervisory capacity
• Effective problem-solving skills, math skills
• Possess an effective telephone manner and solid communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail including a high degree of numerical accuracy
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft excel
• Fluency with Microsoft and the ability to learn new software
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a diverse team
• Professional, efficient and proactive with time-management and organizational skills
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in an environment of shifting priorities and pressures
• Knowledge of the insurance industry would be an asset
30+ days ago