Accounting Specialist
Description
Position at WebMD
WebMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veterans status, or any other basis protected by law.
About the Company:
WebMD is the most recognized and trusted brand of health information and the leading provider of health information services, serving consumers, physicians, healthcare professionals, employers and health plans through our public and private online portals and WebMD the Magazine. The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD, Medscape, MedicineNet, eMedicine, RxList, theheart.org and Medscape Education. Our consumer portals and mobile health applications provide engaging, relevant and credible health and wellness information, personalized health assessment tools and access to online communities.
WebMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veterans status, or any other basis protected by law.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
WebMD is currently seeking an Entry Level Accounting Specialist to join our Accounting / Finance Team.
The Accounting / Cash Applications Specialist will ensure the timely and accurate processing of certain invoicing and cash application transactions in our accounting records.
Responsibilities:
Handle high-volume performance-based invoicing for very large customers
Research and reconcile accounts for adjustments and discrepancies due to
variances credits and or payments
Prepare, Maintain, and Review all accounts before entry in the general ledger
Good Communication with Account Executives, Account Managers, Agencies and customers
Handle internal quarterly audits with the Agencies
Process and enter credit card payments, credit or debit memos, and cash applications
Review and dispute chargebacks with the merchant banks
Review A/R aging report to make collection calls and/or letters
Assist team with accounting discrepancies
Prepare journal entries in the accounting system
Post cash receipts and month-end journal entries into the accounting system
Required Qualifications:
2 year + of customer service or data entry experience or previous accounting experience doing similar work as described
Self-motivated and strong attention to detail, good work ethic
Solid analytical and problem-solving ability
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills in a high-pressure environment
Excellent communication skills - being able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and written
Experience working with US Clients
Business Level English
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
College degree in accounting or some post-secondary educational coursework including at least introductory accounting
Working knowledge of bookkeeping, record keeping and clerical reporting procedures
Proficiency in Great Plains and online banking functionality is a plus
Previous collections experience, as the job will require some soft collection calls and/or letters