Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for preparing journal entries in accordance with GAAP and statutory requirements as well as monthly reconciliations. Clear documentation to support the journal entries and thorough consideration for variances within the reconciliations is crucial to succeeding in this role. The role will also be responsible for the monthly accrual and for preparing compliance documentation such as tax payments and other requests by state governments.

In addition, the team will assist with filing financial statements, premium tax returns, and various statutory filings as required by regulatory agencies according to established deadlines.

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts by understanding and documenting the account activity, including identifying variances and providing solutions to ensure the account appropriately reconciles.
• Prepare and enter journal entries into the general ledger and banking module with clear documentation to support the amounts.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and other regulatory compliance items, including providing support for auditors.
• Coordinate with the team to ensure compliance requirements are met, taking ownership of a portion of premium tax returns and keeping the compliance calendar up-to-date.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel: formulas (e.g., SUMIF and XLOOKUP) and pivot tables.
• Preferred one year of professional experience.
• Experience using accounting software, especially Workday.
• High communication skills, especially in asking clear questions.
• Organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize in order to meet deadlines.
• Desire to proactively engage with the team to meet deadlines.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization's physical premises.

For more than 25 years, Assurance America has provided superior property and casualty insurance products through contracted independent agents and directly to customers. The team succeeds through diversity of thought, experiences, skills, and backgrounds. We are committed to excellence in how we serve our policy holders and agents, and we direct 5% of our earnings to fight homelessness.