Aflac Inc. Looking for Financial Syst Accountant I at Columbus, Georgia Full Time

Description:

The Company:  Aflac Columbus

The Location:  

GA, US, 31999

The Division:  Financial Services

Job Id:  4932

Salary Range: $40,000 – $95,000

 

We’ve Got You Under Our Wing

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…The Aflac Way.

 

Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America’s best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.

 

Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.

 

 

Worker Designation – If you live within 50 miles of Columbus, GA, this role will be hybrid. This means that you will be expected to work at Paul S. Amos Campus – E for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership. 

 

 

What does it take to be successful at Aflac?

• Acting with Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
• Pursuing Self-Development
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Change
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Working with Diverse Populations

 

What does it take to be successful in this role?

• Microsoft Excel: Intermediate 
• Microsoft Word: Intermediate 
• SAP (preferred) 
• CDS (preferred) 
• L70 functionality (preferred) 
• Knowledge and experience using data retrieval and analysis software for mainframe and PC 
• Ability to use accounting knowledge to analyze financial insurance applications 
• Broad knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and financial systems user applications (SAP preferred), including input/output processing and complex system concepts 
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience performing financial analysis and related valuation methodologies, systems, and quantitative business-based analysis, metrics, and experimental designs; ability to prepare statistical studies and trend analyses using internal and external information to demonstrate relevant changes and recommend improvements or solutions 
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of management

 

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree Accounting, finance or a related field
• Zero to two years of related work experience

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

 

Education & Experience Preferred

• Certification Certified Public Accountant

 

Travel

 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Handles credit card disputes for Visa, MasterCard, and American Express transactions received from merchant services; coordinates policy research and corrective actions needed to provide the bank with a response within the designated time frame 
• Oversees the void/stop-payment process; validates transactions in CDS and the VSPM system to the bank transmissions to allow proper reconciliation and check clearings at each bank; communicates discrepancies or resolutions to IT, the business units, or the banks 
• Balances the nightly claims cycles; ensures that benefits processed are paid and correctly posted in the Check Disbursement System (CDS) with appropriate entries in SAP; reconciles the month-end claims interface by profit centers, line of business, and general ledger accounts in SAP; researches and resolves discrepancies identified 
• Performs daily analysis of commission exceptions, returned checks, computer cash clearing for group and direct discrepancies, and other L70 processes 
• Extracts, prepares, and analyzes accounting and statistical data, interprets trends or deviations from past performances to create accurate reports for management and other departments throughout the company; analysis includes uncollected premium, G3 trailers, CCB, suspense and clearing general ledger accounts, over/short premium, waiver transactions, policy master record review, and other L70 processes •Reviews account reconciliations prepared by designated departments; ensure that each meets the internal control standards designated; communicates outstanding issues to management and the preparing department
• Performs daily validation of all incoming interfaces into the SAP system; resolves discrepancies through research and makes adjustments or coordinates corrective actions with IT or the business units; perform maintenance in SAP to open/close accounting periods, verifies parked documents are posted, processes manual clearings, executes recurring documents, and reverses accrual/deferral documents 
• Maintains and monitors system security for ABC, CDS, and SAP check authorization; performs quarterly validations on system access and authorization rights 
• Completes daily cycle balancing for Columbus and NY for review by Senior Accountant 
• Performs other duties as required

 

Total Rewards

This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting.  Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate. The salary range for this position is $40,000 – $95,000.

 

In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock.  On an annual basis, you’ll also be offered 11 paid holidays, at least 10 days of prorated PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1 hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.

Nearest Major Market: Columbus GA

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