Accountant I

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The select candidate will be a key asset in the future growth of the company, reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Finance and Accounting and interacting with executive leadership on a regular basis. This role will serve in the Finance and Accounting team whose responsibility is to ensure the integrity of accounting information and financial reporting, maintaining day-to-day accounting and finance requirements of multiple companies.

He/she will be primarily responsible for ensuring the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions according to company policies and applicable accounting guidance.

• Maintains the general ledger and all related accounts with proper documentation and records of all company transactions; review entries to the general and subsidiary ledgers to assure accuracy and compliance with the company s and established accounting principles.
• Primarily responsible for accounts payable functions, including vendor management, cash disbursements and accrued liabilities.
• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
• Process check requests including auditing for accuracy, coding transactions to the general ledger, and entering payment data into the accounts payable system.
• Accurately process payments using various methods including check, ACH, procurement card, bank draft, and wire transfer.
• Respond to vendor inquiries, advising vendors of the status of invoices and explain payment procedures.
• Organize and maintain files for payments made to vendors, agencies, employees, etc.
• Ensure Form W-9 exists for each current vendor to facilitate year-end 1099 processing.
• Prepare and reconcile annual 1099 forms for vendors and employees.
• Review bank account balances daily to ensure activity has been recorded accurately.
• Prepare various journal entries throughout each month to record banking and AP activity.
• Complete bank reconciliations monthly for multiple entities.
• Perform the annual escheatment process for the states unclaimed property reporting.
• Complete daily Positive Pay activity as a security measure to verify checks presented for payment to the bank.
• Prepare cash flow forecast to ensure sufficient cash balances exist in each bank account to cover disbursements. Recommend transfer from investments to fulfill cash flow needs.
• Prepare regulatory forms and pay taxes through the AP process.
• Prepare/maintain account analyses monthly and quarterly for the reconciliation of general ledger accounts for multiple entities.
• Manage competing priorities.

• Sitting for extended periods is common.
• Hearing, vision and speaking within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, copier, fax machine, etc.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in accounts payable, or other accounting role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
  Ability to self-check results and reasonableness before publication to ensure accuracy.
• Ability to multi-task and handle several priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Ability to self-train and self-manage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in insurance or risk management related industry a plus.
• Experience with Oracle Net Suite software a plus.

Pay:
From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Unlimited paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Montgomery, AL 36106