Accounting Specialist

Spectrum Insurance Group is searching for a full-time Accounting Specialist to join our Eau Claire office location.

The Accounting Specialist performs accounts payable and receivable responsibilities, researches and analyzes accounts, assists with financial statements, and audits, and ensures organizational compliance with internal policies and federal, state, and local regulations.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Hands on Training
• Mon-Fri Schedule
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Retirement Plan
• Parental Leave

• Performs accounts payable and accounts receivable responsibilities
• Processes incoming/outgoing payments via check, credit card, and EFT
• Receives, processes, and reconciles statements
• Assists with preparation of financial statements and audits
• Ensures compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures
• Maintains accurate records, including ledgers, journals, receipts, and invoices
• Utilizes accounting software applications to perform daily tasks
• Gathers, analyzes, and confirms accuracy of data
• Contacts insurance carriers and vendors to resolve any invoice, payment, or commission discrepancies
• Analyzes invoices and charges expenses to the correct department
• Reconciles invoices and prints reports to verify the accuracy of entries prior to payment
• Reviews cash requirements report and requests outstanding credits from vendors
• Collects W-9s for vendors and sends 1099s to IRS on vendors behalf
• Receives and codes employee mileage and expenses; ensures expense reports contain proper receipts and documentation prior to reimbursement
• Assists with audits and supplies additional information as requested
• Makes decisions on a variety of tasks frequently requiring discretion, judgment and initiative guided by general procedures or standards
• Evaluates current processes and recommends new approaches to improvements to affect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services provided

Associates Degree in Accounting or related field or High School Diploma and two (2) or more years of experience in accounting.

• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP
• Highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data
• Knowledge of accounting software programs, principles, and procedures
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Attention to detail and ability to complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers
• Learns and applies new information in fast paced environment