Financial Support Services Specialist - Hybrid Position

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Financial Support Services Specialist - Hybrid Position

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To serve as a financial liaison to internal and external business partners (e.g. suppliers, carriers, IT, client services, etc.); to provide support by assisting stakeholders and management with payments, research, analysis, resolution, questions and concerns.

ESSINTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE

• Maintains and analyzes accounts and financial data to ensure accounts and variances are accurately stated; and conducts timely reconciliations.
• Performs root cause analysis and research to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintains effective and productive relationships with both internal and external business partners.
• Handles incoming requests and communicates status/resolution to requestor and relevant stakeholders.
• Serves as a financial liaison responsible for Accounts Payable and relationship management; partners with internal and external business partners.
• Maintain vendor records and ensure compliance with internal controls and vendor onboarding requirements. 
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Prepare and process electronic payments, ACH transactions, wire transfers, and check runs.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate outstanding items to ensure
• Monitor AP aging reports and assist in managing payment schedules to optimize cash flow and maintain vendor relationships.

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QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred.

Four (4) years of experience in the accounting field or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• SAP and Coupa is a plus
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organization skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

This position will be required on site 2-3 days per week.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.