Accounts Receivable Specialist

About Us

The Mutual Fire Insurance Company of British Columbia is growing and is looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to oversee receivables.

Founded in 1902, Mutual Fire Insurance was the first mutual insurance company headquartered in British Columbia. Today, the company provides solutions for farm, commercial, and home insurance needs from British Columbia to Ontario. Mutual Fire Insurance continuously delivers a high standard of partner service to policyholders through a wide broker network and personalized claims service to help insureds get back to normal as quickly as possible. With a unique dual policyholder structure, the Company is committed to making people a priority by creating membership initiatives, investing in technology, and supporting community projects.

The Opportunity

The Accounts Receivable Specialist role is a permanent full-time position. This role will support MFI’s accounting team through managing accounts receivables.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile assigned broker accounts timely, accurately and maintain proper documentation in posting and verification
• Maintain AR Aging balance under 90 days for assigned brokers
• Follow up, research, and resolve outstanding account balances and discrepancies without hesitation, and in a courteous and professional manner and maintain record of communications
• Work with Underwriting team to resolve any discrepancies
• Maintain up-to-date broker information in database
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures for assigned tasks
• Support the accounting@mutualfirebc.com email
• Process and post bank deposits as required
• Apply loss control and risk management concepts
• Meet company Service Standards in a prompt and efficient manner within corporate timeframes

Here’s what you bring

• 5 years’ experience with strong Accounts Receivable knowledge and understanding
• An equivalent combination of education and insurance experience
• Advanced excel skills required as there are large volumes of data
• Working knowledge of computers and accounting software
• Successful completion of an accounting program, or extensive experience in high volume accounts receivables
• Positive attitude towards work, team, and employer
• Ability to relate effectively and efficiently with brokers
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to evaluate and improve procedures
• The desire to take ownership of responsibilities
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills
• Demonstrate the ability to take initiative to manage priorities effectively
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to assist with other Finance departmental duties as requested

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive employee benefit package
• Diverse mix of staff and demonstrated work/life balance
• Career growth opportunities and continuing education programs

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted.