Accounts Receivable Assistant

Job Description

Accounts Receivable Assistant | Great West, An Old Republic Company

The Tone:
This is a full-time hybrid role at Great West, An Old Republic Company, located in South Sioux City, NE. Great West is one of the nation’s leading providers of insurance solutions for the trucking industry, serving drivers, fleets, agents, and customers with over 1,200 professionals nationwide. The Accounts Receivable Assistant is an important part of a collaborative accounting team, essential for ensuring cash receipts are recorded accurately and on time. This role directly supports the financial health of the business and provides valuable information to company leaders, contributing to the overall smooth operation of the company that helps keep America moving.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – South Sioux City, NE

• Team: Collaborative accounting team
• Mission: Ensure cash receipts are recorded accurately and on time, and provide valuable financial information to company leaders.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Cash Management: Accurately and timely record all incoming cash receipts to ensure proper financial tracking.
• Reconciliation: Conduct daily balancing and reconciliation activities to maintain financial precision and integrity.
• Reporting: Generate essential financial reports, providing valuable data to company leaders for informed decision-making.
• Record Keeping: Post journal entries accurately to update financial accounts and maintain comprehensive records.
• Problem Solving: Engage in daily problem-solving opportunities, learn new systems, and develop expertise within the accounting and insurance industry.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field.
• Experience: Prior work experience in an accounting-related capacity.
• Skills: Demonstrated strong attention to detail and a clear ability to identify and resolve discrepancies; comfort with various technologies and the aptitude for learning new systems; professionalism and a positive attitude; excellent communication skills for interacting with team members and stakeholders; and strong collaboration skills to work effectively within a team.
• Bonus: Genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for gaining knowledge and understanding of the insurance industry.