PRIMARY PURPOSE: To ensure accurate and timely self-insured filings for state self-insured clients; to communicate with clients regarding filing requirements and issues; to manage relationship with Department of Labor and Industries for company on behalf of clients; to follow-up on accounts receivable for self-insured and State Fund clients; to audit and resolve claim entry errors; and to audit service fees of contracts on client accounts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures accurate and timely self-insured filings for state self-insured clients; prepares quarterly and annual self-insured filings for state self-insured clients.
• Maintains relationship with Department of Labor and Industries for company on behalf of self-insured clients.
• Audits and resolves claim entry errors with claims management and IS.
• Communicates with clients regarding filing requirements and problematic issues.
• Directs activities of third parties to gather reporting information as required.
• Follows-up on accounts receivable for self-insured and State Fund clients; manages dunning process including meeting or calling clients as required.
• Prepares and makes bank deposits for company bank accounts; posts cash receipts in Great Plains.
• Prepares bank reconciliations for selected self-insured clients; resolves issues with clients.
• Performs administration service fee audits of contracts on client accounts.
• Performs back-end activities on bill cycles including auditing, collating, and mailing.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

 QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Associate degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Experience

One (1) year of accounting experience in a self-insured environment or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of double entry accounting
• Knowledge of Great Plains accounting system
• Strong understanding of workers compensation processes and procedures
• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills; detail oriented
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to handle stress and meet tight deadlines while handling multiple priorities
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.