Financial Support Services Specialist - Hybrid Position

About the Role

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

This role serves as a financial liaison to internal and external business partners (e.g., suppliers, carriers, IT, client services, etc.) and provides support by assisting stakeholders and management with payments, research, analysis, resolution, questions, and concerns.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and analyzes accounts and financial data to ensure accounts and variances are accurately stated; 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.
• Maintains vendor records and ensures compliance with internal controls and vendor onboarding requirements.
• Researches and resolves invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Prepares and processes electronic payments, ACH transactions, wire transfers, and check runs.
• Reconciles vendor statements and investigates outstanding items to ensure account accuracy.
• Monitors AP aging reports and assists in managing payment schedules to optimize cash flow and maintain vendor relationships.

Requirements

• 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 experience 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

• 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 (hybrid).