Contribution Accountant

About The Role
The Contribution Accountant provides financial accounting for assigned Client(s) and Trust Fund(s) in accordance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and plan guidelines.

• Record Payment Collections from Employers, Self Payments, Cobra Payments, etc.
• Create Cash Receipts Journal entries daily
• Reconcile Internal invoices to Employer contribution payments
• Create Self Pay Invoices, reconcile payments to invoices
• Delinquency monitoring, communication (emails and letters) and reporting
• Process disability payments
• Under/overpayments management. Employer reconciliation of payment in bank acct
• Employer Statements of Account
• Support Audits of Employer files
• Maintain and monitor the collection of the Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA), track the rates and issue related communications.
• Work across teams within the company and with our client.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Employers to facilitate resolution of all matters

• Accurately input member enrollment forms, address changes, and dependent data into the eligibility system.
• Enter employer-reported work hours into eligibility and contribution tracking systems.
• Assist in the mail return process by reviewing returned mail, obtaining updated address information, and keying changes into the system.
• Identify and flag discrepancies in forms or files for review by senior staff or auditors.
• File and scan enrollment documents, employer reports, and related materials as needed.
• Respond to basic internal inquiries regarding processed items or documentation status.

• 3+ years of experience in accounting, be a fast learner with strong attention to detail, be well organized and able to work with little supervision
• Basic bookkeeping knowledge required.
• Familiarity with automated accounting systems preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel;
• Strong communication skills and Detail oriented;
• Experience with working with upper management and client to resolve issues
• Ability to follow departmental and company procedures;
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure;
• Excellent attendance record; and
• Proven skills regarding contributing to a positive work environment
• Comply with HIPAA and internal standards when handling confidential member and employer data.
• Has minimum necessary access to Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) by Job Description/Role.

• Experience in a third-party administrator.
• Familiarity with accounting software.