Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant manages commission statements, reconciles accounts, and resolves discrepancies. Oversees premium and commission receivables, coordinating payments with clients, accounts, and agents. Prepares and validates journal entries for financial reporting, supports audits, and analyzes commission-related variances. Builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders while collaborating with Sales, Underwriting, and Finance teams to ensure accuracy in commission processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience required.
• Insurance industry experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of profit share or retrospective commissions.

• Account reconciliations including resolution of reconciling items
• Maintain a list of all aged account receivable balances by associated client, account, or agent
• Running periodic reports, including monthly and quarterly analytics as assigned, including research of variances
• Preparation of ledger account reconciliations including resolution of reconciling items
• Review and validation of monthly closing and reporting
• Identify and review controls for operational processes
• Audit request tracking and support preparation/gathering
• Assist with setup and validation of month end reporting and system profiles to create commission statements and capture monthly activity
• Other ad‑hoc requirements, projects and duties as needed and assigned.

• Requires some knowledge of a specialized function or skill
• Developing real trade craft and skills
• Advanced MS Excel ability
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• High degree of tact and good judgment, dealing effectively with auditors, other company departments, and internal and external clients
• Be a self‑starter and show ability to meet deadlines and goals in a limited time frame.
• Able to work independently, requires minimal supervision, and makes effective decisions to complete work assignments

Full benefit package including medical, dental, life, vision, company paid short/long term disability, 401(k), tuition assistance and more.

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