Accountant III

DescriptionA client with Kforce is seeking an Accountant III to join their team in Newport Beach, CA. Duties:
* Prepare, analyze, and review complex policyholder receipt and disbursements suspense accounts and cash activity, tax withholding accounts, and other operational accounting reconciliations
* Perform daily monitoring of transactional activity and reconciliations within ARCS (Oracle reconciliation tool)
* Investigate and resolve reconciling items resulting from operational, system, or process exceptions through partnership with Operations teams within the operating Divisions
* Analyze operational accounting processes to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, automation, and stronger financial controls
* Partner with Operations, Treasury, Tax, EFS, and other Accounting teams to resolve upstream and downstream process issues
* Communicate complex accounting workflows and operational impacts to business partners
* Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance accuracy and reduce operational risk
* Support and maintain effective internal controls, including ICFR compliance
* Develop and maintain process documentation, reconciliation procedures, and standard operating practices
* Ensure accounting activities comply with company policies and accounting standards
* Support internal and external audit requests
* Serve as a subject matter expert for operational accounting processes within supported business lines
* Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to team members on complex accounting issues
* Participate in strategic initiatives, system implementations, user acceptance testing (UAT), and process enhancement efforts
* Support new product implementations and operational readiness activities from an accounting perspectiveRequirements
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
* 8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience with operational accounting, reconciliations, or financial reporting
* Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, financial controls, and accounting operations
* Demonstrated ability to research and resolve complex accounting issues
* Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
* Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Job Type Contract Compensation
88 - $98