Accounts Payable Associate
Company: Assurant
Location: Oak Park
Posted on: July 16, 2021
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Job Description:
Assurant is embarking on a multi-year, multi-phase financial
systems and process transformation program. The Accounts Receivable
Analyst will be an important Finance and Accounting resource on the
team that will be implementing the Accounts Receivable, Billing,
and Collections components of Assurant’s implementation of a
market-leading cloud ERP solution and associated financial systems
architecture as part of a multi-phased transformation
program. Primary Job
Accountabilities/Responsibilities Strategic: Participate in and effectively collaborate with team in efforts
within Finance and Accounting to design and implement best practice
accounts receivable and billing processes in a leading cloud ERP
solution Help to identify, recommend, and execute on opportunities to
enhance existing accounts receivable and billing processes taking
into consideration the requirements of the overall Global Finance
organization Leverage prior Accounting and Finance experiences and expertise
to identify, propose, and implement automated solutions and reduce
reliance on manual processes, with a focus on prioritizing the
remediation of those processes that currently have the most risk
and/or inefficiency Help support efforts to educate business process owners on
solution optimization, simplification and standardization
capabilities within the new platform through the reference of prior
experiences and other relevant use cases Tactical: Work closely and collaborate with key Finance and Accounting
stakeholders, team members, IT, and third-party consulting
resources across various locations to test, implement, and support
a global financial systems platform, with responsibility for
supporting specific components of the accounts receivable, billing,
and collections workstream of the overall program Work with stakeholder areas to understand functional
requirements for each area and then work with team to implement
functional and process solutions in the new tool, while ensuring
those requirements are properly understood and communicated to
overall program team Work with team to determine how to best implement functional
requirements in financial systems architecture Work with team to develop creative solutions to effectively meet
complex business requirements using delivered optimum
functionality Work with internal and external auditors to ensure proposed
system design, configuration and functionality complies with core
control and audit requirements Ensure program deliverables are completed in accordance with
established timelines Support communication and training activities associated with
areas of responsibility Escalate issues and open items to workstream lead, as
appropriate Effectively collaborate with other team members, key resources,
and stakeholders Basic Qualifications Required - Experience, Skills, and
Knowledge Bachelor's degree in Accounting or
equivalent area of study A minimum of 5 years prior accounting
experience Prior experience in the insurance industry Prior experience in working with and/or implementing automated
accounts receivable and billing solutions and related processes in
a complex, global organization Working knowledge of and experience with receivables management
and billing methods within the insurance industry Experience in using billing technologies Experience in using an accounts receivable sub-ledger Experience with and understanding of the flow of information
from various policy admin systems to the receivables process and
ultimately onto the general ledger Experience in working with TPAs a plus Knowledge of general ledger and accounting principles Understanding of U.S. GAAP Financial Reporting Processes Strong business and financial acumen Strong knowledge of working in various currencies across
multiple legal entities Experience in designing and implementing Finance and Accounting
process and workflows Experience in supporting technology initiatives from a Finance
and Accounting perspective Experience in leveraging technology to improve finance processes
and supporting technology initiatives from a finance
perspective Adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage
deadline pressure, ambiguity and change Strong planning and organizational skills Strong analytical skills Experience in handling and effectively prioritizing multiple
concurrent tasks and meeting strict deadlines Ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the
organization and establish relationships Experience in working in a team environment and establishing
collaborative relationships with different stakeholders Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and
Visio Previous experience on finance transformation projects a
plus Note: Work from home days possible. Benefits and Value Proposition We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to full
time and part time employees including medical, dental, STD, LTD,
life insurance, 401(k), generous paid time off and much more. We strive to maintain a professional, yet friendly environment
and promote professional and career development for our
employees. Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All
aspects of consideration for employment and employment with the
Company are governed on the basis of merit, competence and
qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual
orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or
local law. To learn more about our current opportunities and apply online,
please visit: http://jobs.assurant.com Company Profile Assurant, a Fortune 500 company and a member of the S&P 500,
is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AIZ.
Assurant has approximately $30 billion in assets and $9 billion in
annual revenue. Assurant has approximately 14,500 employees
worldwide and is headquartered in New York's financial district.
www.assurant.com.
The individual in this role will use their prior accounting skills,
knowledge and prior experiences to work with their team to
implement key accounting functions/processes in a new ERP
platform. This Accounts Receivable Analyst will also help
identify, make recommendations, and support efforts to migrate
current accounting processes to the leading practices facilitated
by having a modern ERP system.
Initially, the individual in this role will be providing functional
and financial process support to the implementation of the new
platform and best practice processes. In the future, this
Accounts Receivable Analyst role will then assume responsibility
for providing the ongoing support of and implementing enhancements
to the general ledger and related functions, with a focus on
continuously identifying, recommending, and executing on
opportunities to better streamline and gain efficiencies in the
Finance function through leveraging the investment we have made in
a new systems platform.
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