Staff Accountant

Responsibilities

• Processes general ledger transactions and batches by gathering financial data and using appropriate systems
• Handles daily accounting tasks such as deposits, invoice entry, billing and collections, prepaid and deferred items, or fixed assets
• Maintains Accounting Archive for internal and external audit support and meeting SOX requirements
• Communicates with customers or vendors on accounting issues
• Prepares basic account and/or bank reconciliations to maintain proper up-to-date supported account balances
• Completes and reports on monthly close checklist items within required timeline to support financial statements
• Utilizes standard reporting tools as well as validates new reporting tools as needed
• Collaborates with other accounting team members and the broader accounting team on project goals
• Assists with the annual audit requests and PBC item preparation
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, participating in professional societies
• Performs other activities, duties and assignments as needed or requested

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field with 0-2 years of relevant experience; or A minimum of 4 years of relevant accounting experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
• Relevant experience includes working with a general ledger system and related transactional and subledger systems, including accounts payables, accounts receivable, fixed assets, bank transactions and account reconciliations
• Insurance industry knowledge and a working knowledge of insurance systems (policy & claim) is a plus
• Ability to multi-task and learn quickly
• Ability to self-start and research independently
• Ability to handle and resolve conflicts in a professional, tactful manner
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong sense of accountability, comfortable making recommendations and taking accountability for outcomes
• Working basic knowledge of transactional systems such as Microsoft GP and Prospero preferred
• Ability to meet deadlines in a multi-priority, fast-paced environment both independently and within a team environment
• Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and recommend solutions
• Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Basic skills in Excel (Formulas, Pivot Tables)