Specialist - Accounting Operations

Specialist - Accounting Operations

Experience level:
Mid-senior

Experience required: 2 Years

Education level:
Bachelor's degree

Job function:
Accounting/Auditing

Industry: Insurance

Total position: 1

Relocation assistance:
No

Visa sponsorship eligibility:
No

Staff Accountant I

You will join a close-knit team of 4 individuals with a great working relationship. This will provide you with a crucial foundation for your training and career development

You will interact with a variety of internal stakeholders, allowing you the opportunity to gain specialized knowledge within the broker-dealer industry

You will perform a critical cash application function within the organization

• Opportunity to grow your knowledge of the industry, through partnership with various internal stakeholders
• Excellent opportunities for long-term growth within the company
• Competitive benefits including: medical, dental, vision, 401k, and generous paid time off

• Clear unapplied or unidentified cash.
• Follow up on changes to the broker of record with providers.
• Apply fees and other fee payments in internal system.
• Maintain database of carriers, carrier contacts, clients name, client code or short name, account #, policy # or other identifying information so commissions can be applied more efficiently.
• Work with Supervisory Principal and Reps as needed for revenue reporting, investigating missing commissions, etc.
• Liaise with various internal stakeholders to identify and correct any reconciliation issues between internal systems.
• Prepare posting reconciliation between bank receipts and cash postings to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Respond to Audit Requests (FINRA, SEC, D&T, AML, Internal).
• Convert new businesses/acquisitions onto the company platform.

• HS degree or equivalent
• Proficiency with MS Excel Strong communication both written and verbal ability to interface with stakeholders at varying levels of seniority
• High attention to detail
• Engaged and motivated attitude

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related discipline (preferred)
• 1-2 years of accounting / finance experience