Audit & Collections Analyst

Rockville, MD
Client Opportunities – Accounting Openings /
Contract /
On-site
JOB SUMMARY – The Audit & Collections Analyst will ensure that Audit & Collections activities are completed quickly and efficiently per the trust documents for the plans. Most of the issues handled are confidential and require comprehensive knowledge of organizational policies, practices, procedures, and Collective Bargaining Agreements.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
       Create and mail audit announcement letters; update database and accounting records for tracking
       Gather and provide necessary documents for auditors to complete the audit; monitor the status of any incomplete audits that have been assigned
       Process completed audits in the database and notify employers of results and any delinquent contributions due
       Review auditor’s invoices for accuracy
       Process payments received for audits and delinquencies.
       Print and mail delinquency letters
       Work with employers responding to delinquency letters and assist in resolving any outstanding issues
       Provide administrative support to assist our attorneys with their collection efforts
       Ensure that pension overpayments get submitted for payment and track to status
       Review progress reports to help identify contractors who are delinquent in filing their Monthly Payroll Reports and address these accounts accordingly
       Act as Fund representative when contacting outside parties including attorneys, funds administrators, and other collection professionals to negotiate for payments and services
       Provide follow-up on employer responses, negotiate terms & create repayment agreements
       Refer delinquencies to attorneys based on established guidelines
       Track all accounts that are being handled by legal counsel and update status accordingly
       Make recommendations to the Senior Audit & Collections Analyst on any employer overpayments identified
       Other duties as assigned
 
REQUIRED AND PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
       3+ years of experience in a related field preferred
       Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
       Taft-Hartley Trust Fund or prior auditing experience is preferred
       Excellent written and verbal communication skills
       Demonstrates ability to manage complex issues while maintaining a flexible, positive, and cooperative demeanor
       Responds promptly to operations leaders and stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making
       Troubleshoots assigned issues, gathers evidence and investigates all relevant information with participants, vendors, and internal departments to resolve the problem in a cooperative and collaborative manner 
$28 - $32 an hour