Delta Dental of Kansas Hiring for Accountant Job at Wichita, KS Full Time

Want to join a growing, winning team for a company selected both locally and nationally as a Best Place to Work who dreams big, innovates, and has fun? Healthy smiles and healthy lives are at the heart of what we do, which is why we’ve been named the top 2022 Healthiest Employer. If you have a strong record of putting customers first, sharing ideas, collaborating with others who enjoy a fast-paced, fun, and engaging environment, we want to learn more about you!

At Delta Dental of Kansas, we strive for excellence in everything we do while living well through a holistic culture of health and wellness. We earn customer trust and loyalty every single day. We put the user first – their needs drive our innovative solutions. We strive to be inclusive, curious, and collaborative and we care about and support our community.

How We Take Care of Our People:

· A diverse, fun, and engaging workplace that feels like a small and close-knit community that will make you feel at home while you’re at work.

· “You” time: we offer paid vacation, sick time, personal time, holidays, floating holidays, your birthday off with pay, and paid volunteer time for you to give back to a non-profit of your choice.

· Top-notch health benefits: we offer best in class health, dental, vision, and supplemental plans.

· Competitive compensation package that includes annual bonus and merit increase for eligible employees.

· 401(k) plan with company match and additional contribution for those who are eligible.

· EMPAC – Employee Assistance Program for you and everyone in your household.

· Career growth: Education/tuition assistance, corporate memberships, seminars, lunch and learns, etc.

· Named the top 2022 Healthiest Employer by the Kansas City Business Journal: on-site workout room, employee lounge, mother’s room/self-care room. Gym membership benefits, Culture Committee that plans various fitness and healthy habits challenges, cooking demonstrations, mental health seminars, social engagement opportunities and more.

Delta Dental of Kansas Has Been Recognized Nationally and Locally As:

· The top 2022 Healthiest Employer by the Kansas City Business Journal in our company size category

· Named a Best Place to Work by the Wichita Business Journal

· Nationally selected as Best Places to Work in Insurance in 2021 and 2022

· Our Customer Service Center has been recognized as a Benchmark Portal Certified Center of Excellence

· Achievement in Management by the American Business Awards

· Company of the Year for Insurance by the American Business Awards (2021 and 2022).

· Most Innovative Company of the Year by the American Business Awards

· National Voice of the Customer Award by Delta Dental Plans Association

· Bronze Award as one of the Top Employers in the US for our “exemplary” Covid-19 response

· 2021 Innovation Award by the Wichita Business Journal

· Healthy Workplace Gold Award for excellence in employee engagement and community service

· AM Best “Excellent” rating among over 16,000 insurance companies for business management, innovation, operating performance, and risk management

· Corporate Partner of the Year from an affiliate of the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce.

Key Responsibilities:

· Records and reconciles data for the purpose of updating databases, logs, and ledgers. Tasks may include data entry, recording and tracking data, preparing journal entries, and compiling data.

· Assists with month-end and year-end closing processes for the purpose of balancing and reconciling accounting records. Tasks may include reconciling accounts payables sub ledgers, accounts receivable sub ledgers, and bank statements monthly. Assists with year-end and Kansas Insurance Department audits as needed, and quarterly and annual regulatory reports for Kansas and Missouri Insurance Departments as needed. Assists with financial statement variance analysis.

· Posts entries to appropriate accounts for the purpose of updating the general ledger. Tasks may include reviewing and verifying reports, data entry, recording and tracking, compiling data, completing forms, checking numbers and payments for accuracy.

· Handles calls regarding billing, COBRA, and accounts payable inquiries for the purpose of sharing and obtaining information and maintaining accurate records. Tasks may include retrieving files and other information.

· Performs general finance duties for the purpose of supporting department objectives. Tasks may include preparing and mailing individual billing statements, preparing ASO billings and documentation, preparing cash reports, and preparing accounts payable checks.

Requirements:

· Bachelors degree in Accounting required.

· 2 years of experience in general accounting strongly preferred.

· 10-key skills with an error rate of 5% or less required.

· Strong oral and written communication skills.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

· Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and/or remote home office setting. Eventually requires ability to work in office building/on-site.

· Must be able to operate standard office equipment including computer, ten-key, copier, and phones.

· Must have the ability to complete ongoing company training as required.

· Regular and predictable attendance.

Delta Dental of Kansas is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Delta Dental of Kansas complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wichita, KS 67206: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wichita, KS 67206