Accounting Technician III Job at Kansas City Life Insurance in Kansas City

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

1. Business associates degree with emphasis in accounting and/or at least 5 years experience in an accounting department, preferably in insurance or a related financial services industry
2. Experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processing
3. LOMA or other insurance industry courses a plus
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills
5. Excellent customer service skills
6. Self starter with strong analytical skills and attention to detail
7. Must have hands-on PC experience, which includes a familiarity with Windows-based applications, specifically Word and Excel; familiarity with working in a mainframe environment and with accounting software; proficient 10-key skills
8. Demonstrated independent decision making capabilities
9. Must be able to manage multiple tasks with varying deadlines
10. Must be well organized and have the ability to set priorities.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Process daily variable trades, initiating wires, and recording journal entries accordingly.
2. Responsible for the daily and monthly reconciliation of various Company bank accounts with large volumes of incoming and outgoing payments.
3. Continuously follow-up on all reconciling items with business units.
4. Play a key role in the processing of check void requests and communicating with different business units, as needed.
5. Review and resolve positive pay exceptions.
6. Assist auditors with documentation as required.
7. Assist in various duties as determined necessary to support the department.

Kansas City Life Insurance Company is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.

Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality is an essential function of this position.