Accounting Specialist Jobs in Connecticut

Job Title: Accounting Specialist Company: Location: New Haven, CT Description: GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: To support accounting activities for the company with an emphasis on general accounting, accounts payable, and payroll SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: GENERAL ACCOUNTING ? Utilizes Oracle cost reports to analyze costs. ? Reviews costs to identify un-billable vs. billable costs for out-of-scope projects, including identification of accruals, accrual reversals and items not billable by contract terms. Requires understanding of accruals. ? Reconciles cost reports to out-of-scope invoice detail ? Submits out-of-scope invoice requests to Project Accounting ? Issues out-of-scope invoices to customers, including sufficient documentation and detail to meet customers? requirements, and resolves any invoice related issues by acting as liaison with Project Accountant PAYROLL ? Administers the preparation of payroll and distribution of paychecks for each weekly pay cycle; ensures that timesheets are accurate and thorough ? Performs accounting department support duties related to payroll functions and prepares special payroll reports as requested ? Maintains a thorough working knowledge of the CBA as it relates to pay rules ? Assists associates with questions related to their payroll checks ? Maintains payroll files ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ? Validates annual billing ? Ensures that all vendor invoices are properly coded and approved in an accurate and timely manner o Determine payments to be made with P-card o Make payments with P-card o Prepare and submit batch, including batch totals, for invoice submittals to Shared Services Accounts Payable ? Resolves vendor and employee expense problems through direct interaction with Project Managers and/or Project Director and keeps supervisor informed of the status of A/P issues. Contacts other projects, Shared Services A/P, vendors and/or other organizations as required to resolve problems. This will frequently require the use of Oracle to research invoice payments. ? Ensures that all employee expense reports are properly coded, approved and submitted to in a timely manner. ? Makes appropriate payments with corporate travel card and submit requests for payment electronically. ? Maintains a tracking system for Subcontractor Agreements and Purchase Orders, including contract amounts and status of invoices paid. ? Maintains accounts payable files. OTHER ? Serves as backup Human Resources Specialist or Office Specialist when required. ? Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: ? College degree preferred ? 2 to 5 years of accounting or related business experience preferred ? Ability to work independently and to handle a wide variety of accounting tasks ? Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word required ? Working knowledge of Oracle financial systems required ? Working knowledge of the Family Medical Leave Act required ? Working knowledge of CBA as it relates to pay rules required ? Ability to organize work and communicate effectively through verbal and written means ? Ability to work and function in a team environment

Job Title: Billing Clerk Company: Robert Half Finance & Acct. Location: Hartford, CT Description: Growing Hartford area healthcare organization seeks an Admitting Specialist to join their fast paced team. Duties consist of insurance verification for inpatient referrals, pre-admission and/or admission. This role will be responsible for obtaining all insurance and benefit information accurately prior to admission and will accurately enter this information in the system to be used by case management and patient accounting. Ideal candidate will have a BS Degree in Accounting, Business or Health Administration or equivalent job experience. Third party reimbursement and health insurance experience is required as well as 2+ years of experience in a hospital or health care facility. Strong communication skills and solid systems skills are also required and familiarity with medical terminology is highly preferred. To be considered for this position, email Dana Feinauer at Register to View and reference DF110304. If you are already registered with Robert Half please contact your recruiter. All calls and emails are confidential. Only qualified candidates will be contacted - no phone calls please.Qualifications :Intermediate Third Party Reimbursement, Intermediate MS Excel, 2+ years of experience in a hospital or healthcare facilityFounded in 1948, Robert Half Finance & Accounting is the world’s first and largest specialized financial recruitment service. We specialize in placing experienced professionals in all areas of accounting, finance, credit and collections, bookkeeping, payroll, audit and taxation. For more than 60 years, we have developed lasting relationships with the industry-leading companies we serve, which gives us access to the best career opportunities for our candidates. Our parent company, Robert Half International (NYSE: RHI), was the first company in the staffing industry to be added to the S&P 500. We are consistently named to FORTUNE® magazine’s "World’s Most Admired Companies" list and the Forbes Platinum List, and were recently added to The Forbes Global 2000 listing of the world’s largest companies. Robert Half Finance & Accounting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Accounts Payable Clerk Company: Location: Hartford, CT Description: Responsible for all aspects of accounts payable for three related companies (to include but not limited to reconciling invoices for payment, data entry, processing payments, and filing). Also responsible for processing weekly payroll for approximately 100 employees. Requirements: Proficient in Excel and Word. Detailed and organized. Works well with others. Mature, reliable and dependable. click here to apply

Job Title: Accounting Clerk Company: Location: Hartford, CT Description: Accounting Clerk Provides general accounting support, building on experience to handle more involved tasks. Reviews and balances receipt disbursement and accounting activities. Must have PC Skills, Word processing and spreadsheet software skills and basic math skills. High school diploma or equivalent required Additional Information: Salary will be discussed at time of interview For immediate consideration, apply now.

Job Title: ACCOUNTING CLERK 30-40 hours Company: Location: Meriden, CT Description: ACCOUNTING CLERK 30-40 hours posting checks, balancing bank deposits, electronic scan to bank. Meriden. Resume w/salary to: Register to View

Job Title: Collections Specialist Company: Location: New Haven, CT Description: Collections Specialist Focused exclusively on higher education, Higher One provides refund management services to higher education institutions and banking services to members of their community through a card based solution. Higher One currently provides services for banking customers across the nation. And we do it without a single teller. All service is provided via web or phone. Account opening is conducted entirely online without paper signatures. The self-service web channel is emphasized for transactions whenever possible. In 2007, Higher One was ranked # 85 on Inc Magazine?s list of the 500 Fastest Growing Companies in the United States. Now in 2008, we were recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as # 12 on their Hot 100 Businesses! The Collections Specialist is responsible for collection of outstanding and past due accounts. Essential Functions: ? Heavy direct customer Telephone Collection through a dialer system of past due balances. ? Resolve problems with accounts for customers that are disputing charges. ? Heavy incoming phone coverage to resolve customer problems with collection payments. ? Setting up payment plans for customers with hardship circumstances. Requirements: ? Must be available to work Monday - Friday 11-8pm. In a couple of months, this person must be able to work Saturdays instead of one of the weekdays. ? 2+ years experience in billing and collections ? Call Center Environment experience a plus ? Understanding of consumer collections process and operations. ? Excellent customer service skills ? Must have clear, concise, and organized written and verbal communication skills. ? Strong analytical skills, with accuracy and attention to detail a must. ? Ability to effectively interact with multiple internal and external resources. ? Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. ? Advanced functional knowledge of Excel, Outlook, and Word required. ? Ability to manage with in a high volume call center environment. ? Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment. ? Demonstrated ability to work in a ?Team? environment, establish trust and credibility, follow through on commitments, and take ownership of customer issues. **This position pays $15/hr + Incentive bonuses** Benefits: ? Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability ? Flexible work hours ? Casual dress ? 20 Paid Time Off Days per year ? 8 Holidays per year ? Fun events To apply, please follow this link: https://www.hirebridge.com/v3/application/applink.aspx?cid=6044&jid=94205

Job Title: Accounting Clerk Company: Coordinated Transportation Solutions Location: Ansonia, CT Description: Accounting ClerkJob duties include, but are not limited to processing a high volume of vendor invoices, communicate and resolve any issues with vendors as required.Requirements:2-5 years of recent directly related experience,proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and ability to work well as part of a team. AccPac systems experience a Plus.Email resumes to Register to View

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist with Broadcasting/Media Exp Company: Robert Half Finance & Acct. Location: Stamford, CT Description: A growing company located in Stamford is currently hiring for an Accounts Payable Specialist within Broadcasting, Radio, or Cable industry. The responsibilities for Accounts Payable Specialist are as followed: ? Full cycle Accounts Payable - including check runs, vendor invoices and data entry ? Researching and resolving an discrepancies with vendors ? Updating and reconciling sub-ledger to general ledger ? Preparing accruals ? Balance sheet and bank account reconciliations ? Prepare and tie out monthly and quarterly reporting packages for Staff Accountant and Controller as well as monthly management reporting packages ? Copy and distribute various reports ? Enter fixed assets into Great Plains accounting software ? Other duties as assigned ? This position offers a tremendous amount of GROWTH opportunity for the right candidate. For immediate consideration and to set up an interview, e-mail your resume as a MS Word attachment to Michael: Register to View Qualifications :Requirements: ? Bachelors or Associates degree in Accounting is highly desired ? 4+years of relevant accounts payable experience is REQUIRED ? Broadcast, Radio, Cable industry experience is REQUIRED ? Strong knowledge of Great Plains ? Must had strong Excel skills ? Large company experience is highly desired ? Must have a stable background. ? Must have the ability to work in a team environment and be detail oriented with multi-tasking skills. ? Must have very good analytical skills ? My client will only interview candidates within a 45 min commuting distance. Founded in 1948, Robert Half Finance & Accounting is the world’s first and largest specialized financial recruitment service. We specialize in placing experienced professionals in all areas of accounting, finance, credit and collections, bookkeeping, payroll, audit and taxation. For more than 60 years, we have developed lasting relationships with the industry-leading companies we serve, which gives us access to the best career opportunities for our candidates. Our parent company, Robert Half International (NYSE: RHI), was the first company in the staffing industry to be added to the S&P 500. We are consistently named to FORTUNE® magazine’s "World’s Most Admired Companies" list and the Forbes Platinum List, and were recently added to The Forbes Global 2000 listing of the world’s largest companies. Robert Half Finance & Accounting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Medical Billing Clerk Company: Company Confidential Location: Rocky Hill, CT Description: Job Purpose: Generates revenue by making payment arrangements; submitting insurance claims; collecting accounts; monitoring and pursuing delinquent accounts. Duties: * Collects delinquent accounts by establishing payment arrangements with patients; monitoring payments; following up with patients when payment lapses occur.   *Assist in front desk duties, answering phones and assisting patients.    * Submit all insurance claims for patient visits in a timely and efficient manner.   * Maintains controls on practice Accounts Receivable  * Utilizes collection agencies and small claims court to collect accounts by evaluating and selecting collection agencies; determining appropriateness of pursuing legal remedies; testifying for the practice in court cases. * Maintains medicare bad-debt cost report by tracking billings; monitoring collections; compiling information. * Initiates claims against estates by monitoring deaths and unpaid accounts; informing legal department to act on probate and estate issues; following-up with clerk of court. *  Maintains work operations by following policies and procedures; reporting compliance issues. * Maintains quality results by following standards. * Protects practices value by keeping collection information confidential. * Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. *  Enhances billing department and practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Skills/Qualifications: 1-2 Years minimum Experience Required Legal Compliance, Quality Focus, Productivity, Time Management, Organization, Attention to Detail, Documentation Skills, Analyzing Information, General Math Skills, Resolving Conflict

Job Title: AP/AR Clerk Company: Location: Hartford, CT Description: The qualified candidate will have an energetic personality and previous AP/AR experience. Duties will include general accounting functions for a distribution company. Must have ability to assist with month end closing and collections calls.