Accounting Manager

Description

Role, Function & Organization

The Accounting Manager has the overall responsibility for Regional financial/accounting processes, and works together with the Agency Finance Manager and CFO for daily, monthly financials – reporting, auditing, payroll functions and overall Financial compliance. Additionally, The Accounting Manager work in collaboration with the Director of Human Resources and or Human Resources Business Partner for questions/administration of basic human resources functions for local staff.

Values – Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Passion, Positive “I Can Do” Mentality, Excellence / Professionalism. Compassionate and Loyal, Honest and Trustworthy, Responsible for Actions & Results, Unfailing Dedication & Pride In Work, Constant, Never-Ending Improvement, High Expectations & Pursuit of Opportunities to further our Capabilities

• Establishing sound operating procedures (for cash receipts and payments, revenue recognition, payroll, month-end close, reporting, etc.) for the office in a documented format and standardizing the procedures when possible.
• Complying with the Ansay & Associates LLC Accounting Procedural Manual.
• Overseeing the responsibilities delegated/assigned to other members of the Accounting or Administrative Department (Reception/Accounting Assistant).
• Reconciling all cash, all accounts receivable, all insurance company payable related accounts, all revenue related accounts, all intercompany accounts an all producer payables on a monthly basis.
• Reconciling all other balance sheet/profit & loss accounts on a regular basis (monthly/quarterly) as deemed appropriate.
• Reporting on a timely and accurate basis.
• Strong usage of EPIC accounting areas and workflows
• Document procedures in regard to:
  • Month – end close procedures
  • Monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements, timing and responsibility
• Standardize month-end journal entries (including calculation of various accruals).
• Understanding how each line of business operates with the goal of providing them with useful information, making them more efficient or saving/making the department money (“hidden green”).
• Responsible for bi-weekly payroll functions of designated offices within selected HRIS system (UKG).

• Primary responsibility for questions/administration of basic human resources functions for local staff. Elevate to the Director of Human Resources or HR Business Partner if needed.
• Responsibility to stay informed, utilize/access to provided resources and information portal related to all Human Resources processes and procedures and the Ansay Employee Handbook.
• Understanding the benefits and payroll/payroll process to the extent that it impacts accounting (providing new hire information, benefits recording payroll, payroll accrual, PTO, bonus accruals, etc.).

• Responsible for overseeing the Accounting Manager(s) & Accounting Assistant(s) within the assigned office(s).
• Ensure team is timely, and demonstrates efficient processes on all financial and accounting tasks.
• Analyze inconsistencies and recommend solutions and/or process improvement areas to Agency Finance Manager and/or CFO – and then execute upon direction.
• Manage to best in class, on-time work product and submissions for all team members.

• Assist CFO with all due diligence and testing – Agency Bill Receivables, Premiums Due Customers and Credits Due Customers, Insurance Company Payables, Producer Payables, Revenue
• Assist newly partnered agency with “life after the deal” checklist and timeline
• Responsible for setting up all areas needed to transfer financial areas from purchased Agency to Ansay

• Bachelor s Degree in Finance or Accounting
• CPA is preferred, but not required
• Three years or more of direct experience in Accounting
• Strong communication and presentation skills (verbal, written, face to face)
• Team‐oriented and collaborative personality in keeping with the corporate culture.
• An eager learner who listens well and embraces others’ viewpoints and perspectives.
• Hands‐on type comfortable “rolling up sleeves” to solve problems.
• Solutions‐oriented mind‐set; able to…