Accounts Payable Specialist (Hybrid - In Office 10 days/Month)

We are adding an Accounts Payable Specialist! This is a hybrid position requiring individuals to work in office 10 days per month; or as needed for business needs.


Who We Are:

Since 1909, National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) has been one of America's most successful and highly rated independent life insurance companies. We specialize in a suite of innovative products for life's journey, giving people the financial stability, careful guidance and peace of mind to lead a life filled with confidence, dignity and grace.

NGL's Core Values - integrity, dependability, collaboration, compassion and growth are a foundation of our company and help to build on the interactions we have with our policyholders, partners, funeral homes and each other. We believe in creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for all where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is encouraged to live their best, most authentic self. We offer Employee Resource Groups for employees to get involved, learn, network, and offer professional and personal development opportunities.

With over 100 years of experience, our passion is to serve people. Learn more.


A Day in the Life:

The Accounts Payable Specialist performs a variety of disbursement activities to prepare and send payments to policyholders, vendors, and internal requestors. This position prepares and processes general ledger journal entries via multiple database interfaces. In this role, work is performed under general supervision.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform daily interface of accounting and policy check data with required system following a sequence of steps to ensure all data transfers correctly. Identifies problems and takes appropriate action to resolve them timely.
• Prepare, record, and process manual disbursement requests for payment ensuring data completeness and accuracy.
• Process cancel and stop payment check requests timely and accurately.
• Prepare, record, and process invoices and payment requests to generate checks, EFT's, and Virtual Payment Card payments for assigned company ensuring timely payments and accurate details and coding.
• Provide excellent customer service and support for internal and external stakeholders.
• Review and route ACH and wire transfer requests as required.
• Review employee expense report documentation and collaborate with Payroll Team to process reports.
• Interface the daily AP activity to the general ledger.
• Complete GL account reconciliations for disbursements related accounts as assigned.
• Complete other assignments and special projects as needed.
• Assist Lead Accounts Payable Specialist in developing and updating procedures.
• Respond to requests from internal and external customers for payment information.
• Work closely with assigned department budget managers and Financial Planning & Analysis Analysts to ensure timely invoice payment and accurate budget coding for variance analysis.

Essential to Your Success:

• Ability to effectively apply accounting principles and practices to work tasks.
• Intermediate knowledge of accounts payable and disbursement processing using automated computer systems.
• Intermediate knowledge of policy disbursements using an insurance policy administration system.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to articulate ideas and information both verbally and in writing in a clear, concise and tactful manner.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work proficiently and efficiently with multiple computer mainframe and software programs including Microsoft Word and Excel to achieve timely completion of duties.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Education Requirements:

• Minimum: Associate degree in Accounting or related field preferred.

Years of Experience:

• A minimum of one year of accounting processing experience using automated accounting system required
• Experience working with computer software and applications such as mainframe, web based, and client server-based applications required.

What We Offer:

At NGL, we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes competitive base pay and benefits designed to offer solutions to help meet your unique life needs.

Benefits:

• 20 days of Paid Time Off growing to 25 days after 5 years
• 11 Paid Holidays (10 company holidays and 1 personal holiday of your choice)
• Health care, dental and vision plans
• Up to $1,500 (Family) or $1,000 (Single) annually towards a Health Savings Account
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) match up to 9%
• Paid Sabbatical after 8 years
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• And much more!

Click here to learn more about our comprehensive Total Rewards program.

NGL is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

NGL is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.