Accounts Receivable & Benefits Specialist
The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit’s mission is to provide a collective support system to enhance educational opportunities for our community and the learners we serve. We are seeking qualified applicants for an Accounts Receivable & Benefits Specialist to join our organization. This full-time position includes health/dental/vision benefits coverage year-round, life insurance, vacation, and other paid time off including a Winter Shutdown. Additionally, this position includes participation in the Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS).
Interested candidates should visit Westmoreland Intermediate Unit - Frontline Recruitment (applitrack.com) to submit their application. The full job description is available below.
POSITION: Accounts Receivable & Benefits Specialist (FS-8AS-ARBS)
DIVISION: Financial Services
SUPERVISOR: Financial Services Director
SUPERVISES: No Supervisory Responsibility
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
NUMBER OF DAYS: 260
COMPENSATION PLAN: Administrative Compensation Plan
Education and Experience:
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; AA/AS, BA/BS level accounting classes or Accounting Degree preferred
Minimum Experience: 3-5 years hands-on accounting and benefits administration experience, preferably in an educational setting
General Definition:
The Accounts Receivable & Benefits Specialist performs a variety of accounting and bookkeeping duties according to established policies and procedures related but not limited to accounts receivable. Additionally, performs all employee benefit-related functions such as enrollments and terminations.
Description of Duties:
- Responsible for processing all departmental invoicing in accordance with organization practices and client/district contract agreements.
- Prepares and manages monthly check run for travel expenses for all employees.
- Prepares and manages all student activity bookkeeping processes.
- Coordinates the enrollment, administration, tracking, and reporting of benefits for active and retired employees. This includes all IRS, ACA, and PSERS annual notices, reporting, and/or filing requirements.
- Verifies and processes monthly payments related to insurance billing such as medical, dental, vision, life, and disability.
- Attends the monthly Healthcare Consortium meeting and assists with any benefit audits and reporting needs.
- Ensures accurate payroll deductions for benefit participation.
- Communicates effectively with active and retired employees on benefit-related questions.
- Invoices and collects monthly retiree premium contributions.
- Utilizes computerized accounting software program to effectively perform duties and responsibilities.
- Serves as the contact and coordinator for tuition reimbursement.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or designee.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and applicable accounts receivable/general ledger system.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and work efficiently.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to listen, communicate (written and verbal) effectively with all staff levels and customers.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Current and former Westmoreland Intermediate Unit employees must have demonstrated proficiency in job assignments.
Physical/Environment Requirements:
The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
(O) Occasionally - (OE) Occasionally Essential - (F) Frequently - (C) Continually
While performing the duties of the job, the employee must (F) Sit, (O) Walk, (O) Stand,(O) Sprint/Running,(O) Bend/twist at the neck more than the average person,(O) Bend/twist at the trunk more than the average person,(O) Squat/stoop/kneel,(O) Reach forward,(F) Repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times (e.g. data entry),(F) Hand/grip strength,(F) Drive on the job,(F) Type non-stop,(O) Manual dexterity (e.g. opening items),(F) Use finger dexterity (e.g. typing, manipulative), Lift up to 10 pounds from,(F) Floor to waist, Lift up to 10 pounds from,(F) Waist to shoulder, Lift up to 10 pounds from,(O) Shoulder to overhead, Lift up to 11 to 15 pounds from,(O) Floor to waist,(O) Push/pull 25 to 50 pounds, Examples of items that are pushed or pulled,(O)boxes, tables, wheelchairs Terrain items pushed or pulled on is,(O) Carpeted floor, Terrain items pushed or pulled on is, Terrain items pushed or pulled on is,(O) Tiled floor,(F) Carry 10 to 25 pounds, Example of and distance that items are carried,(F)Computer, briefcase, printer at least 25 yards.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Other:
- Act 114 (Federal Criminal History Background Check)
- Act 34 (PA State Criminal History Clearance)
- Act 151 (PA Child Abuse History Clearance)
- Act 126 (Mandated Reporter Training)
- Act 168 (Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure)
- Act 24 (Arrest & Conviction Statement)
- School Personnel Health Record
- Tuberculosis Test Result
Clearances must be current within 5 years from date of hire and a School Personnel Health Record current within 1 year from date of hire accompanied by Tuberculosis Test Result within 3 months of date of hire.
Travel Requirements:
- A minimal to moderate amount of travel is required for this position within Westmoreland County and throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Must have reliable transportation
Westmoreland Intermediate Unit
102 Equity Drive
Greensburg, PA 15601