POSITION DESCRIPTION
- The Accounts Receivable Supervisor will be responsible for the overall functioning of
- the insurance
- program’s accounts receivable cycle. This position main responsibilities includes
- supervising and
- coordinating the daily operations of the accounts receivable cycle, ensuring accurate and timely
- collection
- of receivables of the Company.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounts Receivable Process
- Supervise and coordinate the daily operations of the account receivable cycle.
- Ensure accurate and timely invoicing of MGA taxes and other state fees.
- Review and approve the reconciliation of MGA receivable and payable accounts, ensuring proper
allocation of payments.
- Oversee the posting and recording of incoming operating cash transactions in the accounting
system.
- Manage collection activities such as sending follow-ups to past-due accounts and referring to
upper management.
- Ensure that cash collections are recorded and approved within department expectations.
- Ensure that cash collection entries and account receivable reconciliations are prepared and
approved within the Department's expectations.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Monitor the aging of accounts receivable balances and implement strategies to minimize
overdue
accounts.
- Analyze collection days, bad debt levels, and other key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Prepare and present reports on accounts receivable performance to management
- Identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement in the accounts receivable process.
- Assist in the financial planning with the help of cash and accounts receivable forecasting.
- Assist financial reporting with the explanation of accounts receivable and cash flow
variances.
Process Improvement
- Continuously review and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounts receivable
process.
Compliance and Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with insurance accounting guidelines, regulations and internal policies,
such
as SSAP 4 (Non Admitted Assets) and ASC 310-10 (Receivables).
- Ensure accurate records and documentation in accordance with accounting standards and SOX
compliance requirements.
Collaboration and Communication
- Collaborate with other departments, such as Credit, Underwriting PMs, to ensure accurate
invoicing and payment reconciliation.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including MGAs, Reinsurance Brokers, Reinsurers,
and finance units.
- Resolve any interdepartmental issues that may impact the accounts recievable function.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with MGAs and establish effective communication
channels to facilitate timely payments.
- Communicate and explain work procedures related to the accounts receviable process to program
accountants and general accountants.
Training and Development
- Stay updated with insurance industry best practices and changes in regulations.
- Provide training to program and general accountants for tasks related to the accounts
receivable
process.
Other responsibilities will include, but are not limited to
- Assist with financial and state departments’ audits.
- May participate in special projects to include the development of new systems,
products and
entities.
- May assist the CAO and CFO in other tasks and special accounting and finance projects
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting, CPA preferred
- 5+ years of relevant business experience in general accounting
- Property and casualty insurance experience is a plus.
- Proven knowledge of GAAP accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations,
statutory knowledge a plus.
- Advanced computer skills in MS Office, accounting software and databases.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational skills
Job description provided by Clear Blue Insurance Group.
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