Accounting Specialist

Perform accounting functions such as payment research, reconciliations, and assist the accounting operations team with daily functions.Prepare, Analyze and Facilitate the Reimbursement Account Invoicing process as well as evaluate current processes and procedures in order to identify areas for process improvement.

Fundamental Components:
We are looking for a highly motivated, organized individual responsible for assisting the accounting operations team with daily reconciliations, payment processing and payment research and preparing and analyzing the billing process for reimbursement products (FSA, LFSA, HSA, HRA, and Commuter). Responsible for developing and maintaining favorable relationships with the Account Management Team and assist in resolving Plan Sponsor issues. Analyze aged receivable reports and provide adequate support for resolution. Candidate must possess analytical and problem solving skills. Adapt manual routine functions into efficient streamlined processes. Ability to understand the big picture and the downstream effects of system changes. Foster team environment and can do attitude.

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE desired:
3+ years of experience in accounting, finance or relevant positions is required

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required

Excellent communication, organizational, and problem solving skills are required

Ability to demonstrate professionalism in all manners of communication and presentation required

Must be deadline oriented and attentive to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products preferred

Background in Healthcare is a plus

EDUCATION

The minimum level of education desired for candidates in this position is a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCES

Functional – Finance/Financial analysis/1+ Years

REQUIRED SKILLS

General Business/Applying Reasoned Judgment/ADVANCED

General Business/Communicating for Impact/ADVANCED

General Business/Turning Data into Information/ADVANCED

DESIRED SKILLS

Finance/Profit and Quality Vigilance/ADVANCED

Finance/Servicing Customers Profitably/ADVANCED

Technology/Selecting and Applying Technology Solutions/ADVANCED

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment in decision making. An ability to positively challenge the status quo and use problems as opportunities by implementing service and or process improvements that tie into the organizations strategic goals. Able to impact a high-performance work culture by meeting and exceeding the objectives that tie into the Companys and the Departments vision.

Aetna is about more than just doing a job. This is our opportunity to re-shape healthcare for America and across the globe. We are developing solutions to improve the quality and affordability of healthcare. What we do will benefit generations to come.

We care about each other, our customers and our communities. We are inspired to make a difference, and we are committed to integrity and excellence.

Together we will empower people to live healthier lives.

Aetna is an equal opportunity & affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of personal characteristics or status. We take affirmative action to recruit, select and develop women, people of color, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

We are a company built on excellence. We have a culture that values growth, achievement and diversity and a workplace where your voice can be heard.

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