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Accounts Receivable

The Service Employees International Union Local 32BJ District 36 Benefit Fund Office in Philadelphia, PA is located in Center City, easily accessible by public transportation. We serve participants of the Union administrating their Welfare, Pension, and Legal benefits. We are seeking a detail-oriented team member who is adaptable to both individual and collaborative settings.

Accounts Receivable – reports to Accounting Manager, Financial Manager & Fund Administrator

Responsibilities

  • Handle incoming employer contribution payments
    • Assist employers with employer portal via phone and email 
    • Use software to track when contributions are late
      • Monthly, send out email correspondence to employers to collect delinquencies including interest and liquidated damages and follow up with phone calls
      • Communicate monthly status updates to Management team for participants losing benefit eligibility
    • Post employer contributions in software
    • Perform daily transfer/portal backup through software and online banking software
    • Apply credits for employer overpayments in software and assist employers using credits
    • Create employer remits in employer portal
    • In software, reverse contributions that were taken back in bank and correspond with employer to have them re-submit payment
  • Respond to employer questions regarding when contributions are owed and when eligibility is provided by contributions according to individual employer collective bargaining agreements
  • Ad hoc reporting – prepare reports on request from Financial Manager, Fund Administrator, etc.
  • Complete money transfer for Industry Promotion contributions at beginning of month
  • Prepare monthly holding bank account settlement in excel
  • Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence for employer payroll audits
  • Post hours from employer payroll audit findings in software when check is received
  • Make bank deposits using remote deposit software 
  • Maintain accurate records of financial transactions including daily portal transfers 
  • Investigate and resolve employer questions
  • Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Strong organizational skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook and Excel)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Superior customer service skills
  • Understanding of basic accounting and finance principles
  • Ability to work well independently as well as taking directions from other team members
  • Prior experience in Accounts Receivable is a plus
  • Prior experience with understanding contracts is a plus
  • Prior experience with online banking, basys, and QuickBooks is a plus
  • Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience 

Position Details

  • Full-time position Monday through Friday 8 hour shift with 1 hour lunch break (i.e. 9a-5p with 1 hour break). No weekends. Currently working in a hybrid model after 90 day probation period; hybrid model is subject to change without notice. 
  • Benefits include Health insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Pension, and Paid Time Off

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