Accountant

Integrated Financial Settlements•Austin, TX

25d•Hybrid

About The Position

For over 40 years, Integrated Financial Settlements (IFS) has been a trusted partner for individuals navigating life-altering events and injuries. Our operating companies specialize in helping people stabilize financially after receiving claim settlements, providing powerful tools that deliver long-term financial security, spendthrift protection, and peace of mind to those who need it most. We're committed to transforming vulnerability into opportunity and uncertainty into hope. As a collaborative community, our passion is to introduce options that restore stability, encourage hope, and create possibilities for people impacted by injury. We help people navigate change by providing effective financial solutions to support their goals. We live by these core values: Integrity: We do what is right, always. Innovation: We seek opportunities to learn, improve, and encourage creative thought. Collaboration: We are better together. Diversity of experience and thought enriches our work and lives. Empathy: We acknowledge others and ask questions. We listen to find out what is important. The Role We're seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant to join our growing team. In this role, you'll apply accounting principles to analyze financial information and prepare comprehensive financial reports that drive business decisions. You'll work in a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact our ability to serve our clients and support our mission of financial stability and security.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent relevant experience.
2-3 years of general accounting experience.
Demonstrated ability to apply basic accepted accounting principles (GAAP) consistently and accurately.
Strong knowledge of general accounting procedures and practices.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (formulas, IF statements, VLOOKUP, and formatting functions).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly.
Exceptional attention to detail, completeness, and accuracy in all work.
Strong administrative and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities effectively.
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with accounting software or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
Familiarity with financial services or settlement industries.
CPA certification or progress toward certification.
Experience with data analysis and reporting tools.
Knowledge of internal audit or compliance procedures.

Responsibilities

Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions with precision and clarity.
Distribute expenditures, encumbrances, receipts, and receivables according to established schedules and accounting standards.
Perform statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes, and write clear narrative reports explaining findings to stakeholders.
Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for management.
Audit contracts, orders, and vouchers, and prepare detailed reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
Determine proper handling of financial transactions and approve transactions within designated limits, ensuring compliance with company policies.
Monitor compliance with accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and company procedures across all financial operations.
Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports with meticulous attention to detail.
Install, modify, document, and coordinate implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Devise and implement systems for general accounting that support organizational growth and scalability.