Garden City, New york
Finance Specialist Job Opening in Garden City, New york - The Finance Specialist will be responsible for supporting the general day to day financial operations of our growing health insurance carrier, including streamlining of current processes and improvement upon ongoing projects. This includes tracking all revenue and making all payments, cutting checks, and funding of claim accounts; producing monthly premium and paid claims reports for internal use and for reinsurance partners; working with outside actuaries and compliance teams to facilitate company needs. This position encompasses aspects of financial analysis, compliance, and general business operations in the changing health insurance industry.
Candidate Expectations:
Proactively improve on internal financial operations with ability to problem solve as they arise.
Full working knowledge of QuickBooks and basic accounting principles. * Ability to interact and coordinate with outside vendors and brokers. * Self-starter with solid individual performance while also partnering with others * Works well through self-directed effort * Fast learner who can quickly become oriented with wide ranging insurance knowledge
Be willing to learn all aspects of supporting and running a small but rapidly growing insurance carrier.
Entrepreneurial spirit with a start-up mentality.
Essential Functions: * Day to day handling of company finances, in conjunction with CFO.
Make all payments to vendors, partners, and claims accounts.
Reconcile company accounts and track payments.
Create, maintain, and analyze monthly reports. These include all incoming premium and outgoing paid claims reports, commissions, fees, and other expenses for several different insurance product lines * Communicate as needed with Third Party Administrators, outside sales agencies, brokers, and reinsurance partners to gather reporting information, and facilitate completion of all tasks. * Reconcile company accounts and ma * Learn and adopt company compliance procedures as well as State Insurance Department regulations.
Take ownership of miscellaneous projects and be able to report back to upper management on the status and completion timetable.
Qualifications:
Bachelor?s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare Management or similar field.
Experience in any aspect of the healthcare or insurance industry a plus but not required.
Proficient/Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel; ability to create customizable reports and analysis. Prior experience in projects at a consulting firm, financial firm, or insurance company a plus.
Experience with evaluating and assessing internal company processes and improving them.
Advanced problem solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others. * Demonstrated ability to prioritize work load and meet project deadlines . * Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate project deadlines and travel requirements, and the ability to work remote on occasion. * Strong organizational skills required
Additional Information
Type: Full Time
Experience: 2-7+ Years
Industries: Insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $60,000.00 /year
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Accounting/Finance: 2 years
Quick: 2 years
|
