JOB SUMMARY

The Accountant Assistant II role acts as the financial control point between various departments within Baylor Scott and White Health Plan Finance, Marketing, Legal, Claims, Corporate AP, and vendors for all phases of invoices to assure timely processing of payments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Process/review PO and NON- PO invoices daily/ weekly/ monthly
   Handle payment verification, resolve discrepancies with invoices and POs.
   Responsible for statement audits, reconciliafions and as well as payment history research.
   Maintain operafional tracker of all invoices for month end accruals.
   Responsible for monitoring general A/P email for vendor invoices/ inquiries and responding 
  promptly to deliver excellent customer service.
   Respond to internal inquiries in an expedifious manner to deliver excellent customer service.
   Pull weekly/bi-weekly optum invoices to process fimely.
   Idenfify and escalate AP processes issues and opportunifies. Assist in implemenfing changes to
  internal systems and procedures. 
   Yearly Audits.
   Assist in special projects as needed.
   Perform other dufies as assigned.
   Quality management ability.
   Excellent Organizafional skills
   Excellent communicafions (verbal and wriften), interpersonal skills and the ability to work
  effecfively with all levels throughout the organizafion.
   Strong problem solving and analyfical skills.
   Able to work in a fast-paced environment & works well under pressure. 
   Strong experience with Microsoft Excel and word a plus

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Accounting or finance experience preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office applications
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to problem solve.
• Works well with others.
• Communicates effectively.

LOCATION: On Site, Temple

SCHEDULE: Full Time, M-F

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Experience