Staff Accountant- Entry Level

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Staff Accountant
- Entry Level

** Hybrid Schedule with 2 days in office. Hours are Monday - Friday 9:30am - 6:30pm EST

PRIMARY PURPOSE :
To ensure balance sheet accounts are stated accurately; to handle bank reconciliations accurately and on a timely basis; and to provide ad hoc reporting and analysis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• · Posting received incoming Deposit refunds into Financial System via Journal Entry

· Process and post outgoing Deposit refunds as necessary

· Assist with day-to-day accounting functions for all subsidiary companies as well as provide backup support

· Assist with VISA and America Express dispute program by gathering paperwork and submitting disputes, answering questions from the bank regarding disputes, and updating database with dispute statuses

· Ensure all downloaded VISA/AMEX charges are coded and VISA/AMEX bills are processed timely and accurately.

· Assist with Monthly Close Processes

· Assist department team supervisors and members as needed with backup support, overflow workload and when workload falls behind or when additional coverage is needed due to absences

· Assist with answering phones and providing customer service to our clients

· Provide administrative and other support to company as necessary

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Experience

Four (4) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include two (2) years of accounting or related business experience.

Skills & Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices

• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills

• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products

• Analytical and interpretive skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent negotiation skills

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $21.63/hr .

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape.

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