Accounting Clerk Job Edmonton area,Alberta Canada,Accounting

We currently have a position available for an Accounting Clerk in our Accounting Department. Reporting to the Billing Manager, the successful candidate will contribute to the achievement of a professional and efficient business.

What You’ll Do:

Timely processing of accounts receivable, including verification and posting of payments and refunds and ensuring they are recorded correctly

Answer a large volume of phone calls from customers, brokers and other departments to address a variety of billing matters

Resolve issues and answer questions from internal and external customers

Complete system activities within deadlines and ensure timely and effective follow-ups

Reconcile broker accounts monthly, ensuring prompt follow up on outstanding payments and transaction discrepancies

Assist with month end journals and account reconciliations

Transfer balances between terms and other payment plans

Assisting with monthly commission payable and receivable cycle

Liaise with Underwriters regarding receipt of payments ensuring policies are amended as needed

Communicate with Underwriters on policies in arrears and brokers with outstanding receivables

Deliver exceptional customer service in upholding our service standards and our commitment to continuous improvement

Other duties as required

What You’ll Bring:

High school diploma is required, relevant post-secondary education is an asset

Previous experience in Accounts Receivable and experience with high volume of customer calls

Previous experience with account reconciliations and journal entries

Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service

Effective problem-solving skills and math skills

Strong data entry skills

Possess a pleasant telephone manner and solid communication skills

Exceptional attention to detail including a high degree of numerical accuracy

Intermediate skills in Microsoft excel

Ability to learn new computing software quickly

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

Experience in the insurance industry and with Guidewire software would be an asset

What You'll

Experience:

Competitive base pay with annual bonus eligibility

Healthy work-life balance including a day off every 4 weeks

Matching contributions to your Registered Pension Plan

Personal insurance reimbursement

Social events held throughout the year

Celebration of your team’s achievements each year with an annual staff appreciation event

A career in a stable and essential industry, at a company with an exceptional corporate culture and opportunities for professional development and advancement

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Why Peace Hills:

Peace Hills General Insurance Company has been serving Western Canada since 1982 with home, auto and business insurance products. Our head office is in Edmonton, Alberta, with branch offices in Calgary and Vancouver. We currently employ over 300 staff who work with more than 1,000 broker offices across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon Territory.

Peace Hills is proudly owned by the Samson Cree Nation, and it is through Wahkôtowin – a Cree word that means “kinship” and the interconnectedness of all beings – that we are and continue to be a respected insurer that provides creative and responsive solutions.

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