Accounting Clerk - Claims Processing

Alpha Rae Personnel, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Rae Personnel, Inc. seeks an Account Clerk III to join a high-volume financial operations team in Columbus, OH. The role emphasizes reviewing and processing financial claims, data accuracy, and strong customer service.

The successful candidate will apply advanced Excel skills, handle documentation, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations while maintaining meticulous records and effective communication with claimants and agencies.

Qualifications

• Recent accounting experience (min 2 years) or undergraduate coursework in accounting
• Ability to research and validate claims with supporting documentation
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data accuracy

Responsibilities

• Review, examine, verify, and process financial claims
• Research and collect documents to validate eligibility
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal procedures
• Analyze reports and financial documents for completeness and accuracy
• Investigate complex claims through detailed research
• Serve as a primary contact for claimants and reporting agencies
• Communicate professionally with stakeholders to resolve questions
• Maintain accurate records meeting quality and productivity standards

Skills

Accounting

Attention to detail

Excel

Communication

Time management

Education

Undergraduate coursework in Accounting

16 semester hours of Accounting coursework

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking detail-oriented Account Clerk III professionals to support a high-volume financial operations team responsible for reviewing and processing financial claims. This position is ideal for candidates with recent accounting experience who enjoy investigative research, working with financial records, and providing excellent customer service.

The successful candidate will possess strong analytical abilities, excellent attention to detail, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

What You'll Do

• Review, examine, verify, and process financial claims
• Research and collect supporting documentation to validate claim eligibility
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal procedures
• Analyze reports, applications, and financial documents for completeness and accuracy
• Investigate complex claims through detailed research and documentation
• Serve as a primary point of contact for claimants and reporting agencies
• Communicate professionally with internal and external customers to resolve questions and obtain additional information
• Maintain accurate records while meeting quality and productivity standards

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Recent accounting experience (minimum of 2 years)
• OR undergraduate coursework in Accounting
• OR undergraduate coursework in Business Administration, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field with at least 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of Accounting coursework
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Skills

• Recent accounting or financial processing experience
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Strong computer and data entry skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills