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Erie and Niagara Insurance Association

Location Address:	8800 Sheridan Drive Williamsville, NY 14221
Mailing Address:	PO Box 9062 Williamsville, NY 14231-9062
Phone:	716-632-5433
Fax:	716-632-0410
HR Fax:	716-632-2460
Claims Fax:	716-632-9621
Office Hours:	8:15am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday
After Hours and Weekends:	866-587-9820

Career Opportunities

Erie and Niagara Insurance has been serving the insurance needs of families and businesses in New York State for more than 145 years.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including platinum health and dental plans, profit sharing, 401k with a company match, paid time off, pension, flexible schedules and more!

Qualified candidates may submit their confidential resume and cover letter with salary requirements to Human Resources.

Interested in joining our team?  Explore the opportunities below:

Operational Accounting Manager

Purpose:

The Operational Accounting Manager is responsible for providing leadership, support and guidance to the operational accounting team. Ensures the team complies with the goals, objectives and standards of the company. Ensures recurring cash management operations are performed timely and accurately. Makes decisions exceeding staff’s authority and resolves escalated matters.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Operational

• Coordinate daily departmental operations, i.e., billing, accounts receivable and accounts payable, ensuring organizational quality and compliance standards are met.
• Support necessary accounting functions, including responsibility for Chart of Accounts and general ledger maintenance for Company, affiliate and subsidiary.
• Responsible for the billing functionality of the policy management system.
• Monitor billing workflows, identifies process improvement opportunities and implements efficient procedures to optimize billing operations.
• Review transaction listings/payable requests prepared by Accounts Payable Representative weekly to ensure accurate cash disbursement processing and recording in the general ledger.
• Primary facilitator of projects and special assignments in order to achieve corporate and departmental goals and initiatives.

Cash Management

• Perform daily interface of cleared checks on Company’s operating account. Review banking activity and resolve any errors or issues, as needed.
• Responsible for deposits to banks, as needed, on a regular basis.
• Track bank fee detail on a monthly basis.
• Perform bank reconciliations on a monthly basis for Company’s, affiliate’s, and subsidiary’s operating accounts.
• Report on available cash on a daily basis to Treasurer and President. Facilitate investment activity details to custodian, as needed.

Reporting and Compliance

• Responsible for timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual investment accounting and reporting of the Company and affiliate.
• Responsible for the preparation of investment schedules that are reviewed at quarterly Board of Directors’ meetings.
• Perform all tasks associated with maintaining various accounting financial software.
• Provide assistance with the annual financial statement audits for all companies and the NYS Department of Financial Services examinations for the Company and affiliate.
• Provide assistance with quarterly and annual financial filings to the NYS Department of Financial Services to ensure timely filings. Process quarterly Federal and State tax remittance, as applicable, for all companies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field with minimum 7 years experience in the accounting field
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop staff
• General Ledger experience in accrual accounting required
• Working knowledge of billing operations and systems
• Ability to use initiative and sound judgment to make decisions to establish guidelines
• Highly proficient computer skills in a Windows based environment with demonstrated experience and ability in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities daily

Pay range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000 annually depending on experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. The expected salary range for this position is displayed in accordance with the New York State Pay Transparency Law.

 

Human Resources Generalist

Purpose:

The Human Resources Generalist position is responsible for supporting and collaborating with the Assistant Vice President, Human Resources on HR-related services including, but not limited to, recruitment, assisting with leave administration, payroll administration, compliance and general needs as it relates to employee relations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with hiring managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals.
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and institutes exams and certifications.
• Assists Assistant Vice President, Human Resources with evaluating and writing HR policies and procedures.
• Prepares onboarding and separation documents.
• Conducts exit interviews and manages the separation process.
• Administers payroll processing.
• Maintains all personnel files and record keeping.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; performance and talent management; and training and development.
• Processes benefit invoicing including medical, dental, disability, life, and retiree medical.
• May attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field
• Minimum three years related experience
• Experience in payroll software required
• Human resource certification preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Pay range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 annually depending on experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. The expected salary range for this position is displayed in accordance with the New York State Pay Transparency Law.

 

Erie and Niagara Insurance Association is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.