Accounting Specialist I

Accounting Specialist I

Allsup LLC is a people-centered organization with a team of hundreds who are dedicated to helping people with disabilities lead lives that are as financially secure and healthy as possible. We enjoy working together to make a difference, get the job done, and find solutions for our customers.

You will enjoy a collaborative workplace, with rewarding results where your opinion matters. We have a great benefits package and paid time off program, with casual dress and a comfortable work environment. Many positions have no weekends, or minimal weekend work. You'll have a predictable work schedule, the potential to work from home, and enjoy an employee-centered work life and have fun.

Even better, you can develop your own knowledge and professional skills through a self-driven personal improvement approach to professional development. Our business takes complex federal programs and makes them easier for people to navigateincluding SSDI, veteran's disability, return to work and Medicare. Drive your expertise and advancement with the support of your supervisor and our organization.

About the Role

The Accounting Specialist I provides administrative support at all levels of the Social Security process. The position involves heavy phone contact with the Social Security Administration (SSA), District Offices (DO), Office of Hearing Operations (OHO), and payment centers. The Accounting Specialist I requests and processes benefit information from SSA and inputs information into the accounting system as well as case management.

What You'll Do

• Generate consumer invoices.
• Enter award data from Notice of Award/Benefit Information Sheet accurately into the accounting system.
• Upon receipt of benefit information from Social Security, complete data entry, and request overpayment calcs from client companies.
• Follow all processes and procedures set forth by client companies in regards to completion of request, transmittal of request, and batching of requests.
• Generate and submit admin reviews, fee approvals and fee petitions when needed.
• Monitor pending cases to get award information.
• Monitor awarded cases until benefit information is obtained and verified as correct.
• Maximize Allsup cash flow through a proactive and aggressive call program to the district offices, payments centers, and Office of Hearing Operations.
• Accurately and thoroughly document claimant's files with conversations with Social Security Offices, payment centers, etc.
• Review Workers' Compensation/State Disability Insurance, Early Retirement, Widow Benefits, documentation and calculate offsets to ensure correct benefit release.
• Perform necessary follow up with SSA when fees are improperly withheld, overpaid, or service fees are not properly applied.
• Ability to research and quote reference material such as POMS and HALLEX when necessary in order to collect overpayments/fees and ensure SSA is adhering to procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required, an Associates' Degree preferred.
• 6 months customer service experience or appropriate Allsup experience.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and multi-tasking environment.
• Knowledge of Social Security disability process preferred.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, oral and written professional communication skills.
• Must possess problem-solving abilities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(K) Matching
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Disclaimer: Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in the job description are not exhaustive. The company may assign other tasks, duties and responsibilities with no prior notice.

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