Manager 1, Accounting

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

• 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

• Completion of ACA International Course for Professional Collection Specialist (FDCPA  Essentials and Essential Collection Skills and Techniques) within 33 months in the position

• 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