Accountant I
As part of our team, you will assist in the preparation of accounting, financial reporting, and analytical work for the company. Assist with state premium tax, and various state reporting. In this role, you will gain exposure to all aspects of accounting. Assist in preparing financial statements for both Statutory and GAAP reporting. Help with state filings, as well as various ad hoc reporting for the management team.
Responsibilities
- Ensures the prepares accounting transactions and makes sure they are recorded accurately and timely
- Reconcile multiple accounts from one or more accounting-based systems at appropriate timeframes (daily, monthly, and annually)
- Assists in the preparation of financial statements and helps explain variances.
- Monitors KPI reporting and assists with investigations of variances.
- Assists in premium taxes and state reporting.
- Creates ad hoc reporting as necessary.
- Proactively identifies unique problems, such as reconciliation/posting issues, and seeks help to resolve, if necessary
- Explains to others how and why transactions were processed and reported
- Researches and gathers appropriate information for others or to recommend a solution to an issue
- Handles and resolves complex or unique questions, problems, or assignments, exercising independent judgment and initiative on occasion
- Looks for and understands what issues should be brought to the attention of a higher authority
- Creates and documents procedures
- Responsible for adherence to the company's framework of internal controls
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent education/experience
- Up to 2 years of experience, with degree
- Working knowledge of accounting area preferred (for example, investments, insurance products, premium, tax)
- Excellent organization and time-management skills
- Work effectively individually and within a team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office products
Preferred
- Knowledge or Investments and insurance
- Solid knowledge of accounting principles
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Behavioral & Leadership Competencies
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Dependability
- Anticipation / proactive thinking
- Analytical
- Takes initiative
- Communication skills
- Customer Focus
- Teamwork orientation
- Organization and planning skills
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $38,000.00 to $45,000.00 /year