Manager I, Accounting
Salary $74,000-$86,000, depending on experience.
What we are looking for
If you enjoy helping others in a fast-paced office environment, you might be a fit at Armed Forces Insurance. This position supervises a unit of processing and customer service staff performing all activities relating to cash receipts, cash disbursements, billing, and overdue account collections for AFI lines of business nationwide.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
- BS/BA Degree in a relevant discipline
- Four years of relevant work experience may substitute this requirement
EXPERIENCE
- Two years of satisfactory job performance in a senior Accounting (or equivalent) position with AFI, or four years of accounting experience in a financial services or property/casualty insurance company
- Keyboard skills of at least 35 wpm
- Competent written communications skills
Nice to Have Qualifications
- Excellent verbal communications skills, to include the ability to engage in effective one-on-one counseling with unit employees and the ability to conduct efficient unit meetings and/or training sessions
- Excellent written communications skills, to include the ability to produce well-documented recommendations for management, policy and procedure statements, and correspondence with external professional contacts (regulators, other insurance company staff, etc.)
- Working knowledge of MS Office
- Detailed knowledge of MS Excel
- Ability to learn to utilize AFI’s computer system for data access and data query
- Ability to learn call distribution and monitoring software
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
- Ability to perform moderately complex mathematical functions, which may include statistical analysis, modeling, and calculation of percentages and ratios
REASONING ABILITY
- Ability to gather and analyze relevant facts and information needed to determine appropriate actions or recommendations to management
- Demonstrates excellent negotiation skills
- Demonstrates sound judgement and decision-making skills
- Ability to prioritize and delegate unit tasks with only general guidance
- Ability to coordinate activities effectively with other units/departments and to direct the work activities of unit staff
What professional education requirements do I need to obtain
- Completion of ACA International Course for Professional Collection Specialist (FDCPA Essentials and Essential Collection Skills and Techniques) within 33 months in the position
Benefits
- Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, life & disability insurance including an employee assistance program (EAP)
- 401(k) including employer match & safe harbor contributions
- Generous paid time off policy, medical leave, volunteer time off and 9 paid holidays
- We support employee training and professional development opportunities with a tuition reimbursement program and continuing education and re-certification opportunities
- Volunteering and community engagement opportunities
Who are we and what we’re about
Since 1887, Armed Forces Insurance (AFI) has existed with a single, unwavering purpose: To protect the people who protect our nation. For more than 130 years, we’ve provided home insurance, renter insurance and auto insurance and much more to our members. We proudly serve active, retired and former military personnel, their families and civilian Department of Defense employees.
AFI is a family friendly organization offering competitive compensation, an outstanding work environment and great benefits. AFI is headquartered in Leavenworth, Kansas approximately 20 minutes from the Legends.
Since 1887, Armed Forces Insurance (AFI) has existed with a single, unwavering purpose: To protect the people who protect our nation. For more than 130 years, we’ve provided home insurance, renter insurance and auto insurance and much more to our members. We proudly serve active, retired and former military personnel, their families and civilian Department of Defense employees.
AFI is a family friendly organization offering competitive compensation, an outstanding work environment and great benefits. AFI is headquartered in Leavenworth, Kansas approximately 20 minutes from the Legends.