Encova Insurance Looking for Accounts Payable Specialist Senior- Hybrid at Columbus, OH  Full Time

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Encova Insurance has an immediate opening for a Accounts Payable Specialist Senior for our Columbus, Ohio location. However, we may consider hiring a non-senior level. After initial training, we anticipate this role will work on average one day per week in the Columbus office.

Attention to detail, accuracy, and problem solving are critical to the position. You must be able to manage multiply work streams to be successful in this role. Demonstrated experience will be required.

This position will report to the Accounts Payable Manager.

Job Profile Summary:

To accurately process incoming invoices by assigning the correct vendor, invoice amount, invoice number, invoice date and payment terms. To make timely and accurate payments to vendors, agents and policyholders; and to provide the necessary coding to support accurate expense and cost accounting reports used for management and statutory reporting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Accurately code invoices, vouchers, check requests, etc., conforming to standard procedures to ensure proper entry into the financial system.
• Accurately match invoices to purchase orders.
• Verify mathematical accuracy and proper authorization of invoices.
• Verify payment terms and resolve system discrepancies.
• Investigate and resolve problems encountered in the accounts payable and cash disbursements processes.
• Receive, research and resolve a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons.
• Develop and maintain well-documented procedures for all functions performed.
• Back-up for Accounts Payable Specialist duties.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Participate in projects and recommend process/control improvements.

Perform other functions and special assignments at the request of management.

KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A high school diploma or equivalent and at least five years of accounts payable or general accounting experience are required.
• This position requires knowledge of basic math and the ability to use computers and perform on-line data entry.
• Excellent computer skills utilizing Microsoft Excel and other software packages are required.
• This position requires a general understanding of accounting terminology, records, and processing systems.
• Good oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Requires excellent organizational and time management skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and critical thinking skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrated skill in handling fast paced and often competing pressures on one’s time.
• Confidentiality and tact are required.

This position has been evaluated in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Encova Insurance makes every effort to reasonably accommodate disabilities to permit performance of the essential functions and candidates who need such accommodation are encouraged to seek it. This description reflects the nature and level of work performed by associates in this position. It is not an all-inclusive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required. It provides an accurate overview of the work and skills needed to perform this position. Because job content may change from time to time, Encova Insurance reserves the right to add and/or delete functions from this job as it deems necessary for business reasons.

Ready to join our team?
At Encova Insurance, we firmly believe that our associates drive our company’s success by delivering unrivaled service to our customers. With success in mind, we make an ongoing effort to provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities.

Join us to discover a work experience where your diverse ideas will be met with enthusiasm – where you can learn and grow to your fullest potential.

What you can expect from us
Join our family of industry leaders, and let us reward you with a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package that includes but is not limited to: a 401(k), wellness programs, bonus incentive plans and flexible schedules, with an early close of the office every Friday. Additionally, Encova aspires to be an outstanding corporate citizen in all the markets we serve; we encourage and support associate participation in community initiatives through our foundations.

Encova Insurance is an EOE/E-Verify employer.