Employee Benefits Account Coordinator

Higginbotham

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Huntsville, Alabama

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provides administrative support to internal account managers and maintains professional relationships with external clients. Tasks include data entry, preparing enrollment materials, auditing billing statements, and assisting with account marketing.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in employee benefits within the insurance field. You are proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and possess strong organizational and client service skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Applied Epic

Job Description

Position Summary: The Account Coordinator provides administrative support to internal account managers and maintains a professional relationship with our external clients.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Essential Tasks:
• Conducts data entry into Excel spreadsheets, internal agency management system, carrier websites, House Bill requests
• Assists in marketing of accounts as directed by account managers
• Assists with the preparation of reports, proposals and other presentation materials
• Audits billing statements for accuracy on behalf of clients
• Generates open enrollment materials such as enrollment guides, election forms, personalized confirmation sheets, enrollment/change forms, etc
• Assists in processing necessary paperwork for submission to carrier –implementation
• Attend local enrollment/client meetings as needed
• Delivers outstanding customer service
• Maintains agency files accurately and consistently
• Attends and completes any training sessions or assignments as required
• Performs other related tasks as needed

Core Competencies:
• Ability to Analyze and Solve Problems: Skill in recognizing challenges, exploring options, and implementing effective solutions in a timely manner
• Attention to Detail: A strong focus on completing tasks and projects accurately and thoroughly
• Communication Skills: Capable of expressing ideas clearly in both verbal and written forms and engaging with various audiences
• Timely Task Completion: Ability to finish tasks and projects efficiently, managing resources and priorities effectively
• Team Collaboration: Willingness to work together with others, promoting teamwork and supporting shared goals
• Client Focus: Dedication to understanding and addressing the needs of clients and stakeholders to ensure their satisfaction
• Dependability: Acknowledgment of the importance of being present and punctual
• Creative Thinking: Openness to suggesting new ideas and methods to improve processes and outcome
• Organizational Skills: Capability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Adaptability: Willingness to adjust to changing situations and priorities, showing resilience in a dynamic work environment

Experience and Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1+ year of employee benefits experience in the insurance field preferred
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Licensing and Credentials:
• Active Life & Health License preferred

Systems:
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Applied Epic experience preferred, but knowledge of similar Account Management System
(AMS) is acceptable

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Repeated use of sight to read documents and computer screens
• Repeated use of hearing and speech to communicate on telephone and in person
• Repetitive hand movements, such as keyboarding, writing, 10-key
• Walking, bending, sitting, reaching and stretching in all directions

Benefits & Compensation:

    • Higginbotham offers medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401K, equity incentive plan as well as multiple supplemental benefits for physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. 
    • Employee Wellness Program 
    • Company paid holidays, plus PTO 

    Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: To protect the interests of all parties, Higginbotham Insurance Agency, Inc., and our partners, will not accept unsolicited potential placements from any source other than directly from the candidate or a vendor partner under MSA with Higginbotham. Please do not contact or send unsolicited potential placements to our team members.

    *Applications will be accepted until the position is filled 

    Higginbotham

    Higginbotham is an employee-owned leader in insurance, financial services and HR/employee benefits. Since 1948, the firm has combined national reach with local expertise, ranking as the 18th largest independent insurance brokerage in the U.S., according to The Hales Report. Higginbotham delivers customized programs supported by its Day Two Services®, ensuring clients receive proactive guidance and support throughout the life of every policy. Guided by a values-driven culture, the firm is committed to its employees, clients, carrier partners and the communities it serves. Learn more at Higginbotham.com.
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