Accounts Payable Specialist I - Erie Insurance

Division or Field Office:

Office of the CFO
Department of Position: Treasury Department
Work from:
Corporate Office, Erie PA Salary Range:
$43,190.00-$68,992.00*

salary range is for thislevel and may vary based on actual level of role hired for

*This range represents a national range and the actual salary will depend on several factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the skills, education, training, credentials, location, and experience of an applicant, as well as level of role for which the successful candidate is hired.Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment.

At Erie Insurance, you're not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you're also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 6,000 employees and over 13,000 independent agencies. Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia.

Benefits That Go Beyond The Basics

We strive to be Above all in Service® to our customers-and to our employees. That's why Erie Insurance offers you an exceptional benefits package, including:

• Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents.Coverage begins your first day of work.
• Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums.We currently pay up to 97% of employees' monthly premium costs.
• Pension.We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match.The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
• Paid time off.Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
• Career development.Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.

Additional benefits that include company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.

Position Summary

Under close supervision, supports assigned finance area with various operational and administrative tasks. Responds to inquiries from Employees, general management, outside vendors, policyholders, and agents.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs basic policy accounting concepts, practices, and procedures, and corrects errors.
• Handles finance related various inquiries of basic complexity, acting as a liaison between Employees, agents, vendors, or outside companies to resolve problems.
• Performs various administrative and clerical duties, including opening, sorting, and distributing mail, and filing. Assists with the implementation of new or revised programs or procedures.
• Assists in screening paperwork for accuracy and completeness. Enters and maintains data in finance and vendor systems. Prepares and maintains corresponding files. Assists with running, modifying and/or distributing corresponding reports.
• Tracks and follows regulatory requirements for SOX, taxes, privacy, and other applicable laws.
• Completes special projects as required. Performs other duties as required.

The first four duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become evident.

Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Nimble Learning
• Values Diversity
• Collaborates
• Cultivates Innovation
• Decision Quality
• Ensures Accountability
• Instills Trust
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Self-Development

Qualifications

Minimum Educational Requirements

• High school diploma, or equivalent required.

Additional Experience

• Experience in a finance environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of processing and spreadsheet software required.
• Experience with ERIE's management software preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Driving; Occasional (<20>
• Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional (<20>
• Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Frequent (50-80%)
• Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Never
• Climbing/accessing heights; Never
• Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Never
• Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional (<20>

Nearest Major Market: Erie