Accountant (Hybrid)
About The Position
The Accountant collects and analyzes raw data, prepares spreadsheets and reports, and compiles the company’s financial statements. The role supports accurate financial and operational reporting, resolves problems, and works to improve departmental performance. The Accountant may specialize in one or more finance areas, including premiums, losses, IBNR, reinsurance, investments, expenses, tax work preparation, fixed assets, W-2s, or 1099s. The position maintains report formats, general ledger and software application data; collaborates with divisional partners and vendors; trains and mentors others; and performs audit-related work with external auditors. It also involves variance analysis, assessing reports prepared by others, applying relevant accounting and regulatory requirements, researching issues and presenting potential solutions to management, maintaining documentation, and coordinating medium-sized projects. Other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks may be assigned as needed, sometimes on short notice.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, with related experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Knowledge of report formats and various data elements.
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Statutory Accounting Principles.
- Intermediate knowledge of software applications, including Microsoft Office.
- Good time-management and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask, think logically, and use analytical skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Interest in a variety of software applications and in identifying opportunities to improve work processes and efficiency.
- Effective communication and listening skills.
- Professional, positive, motivated to learn, goal-oriented, and able to take initiative.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team within set deadlines.
- Availability to work additional hours as business needs dictate.
Responsibilities
- Ensure accurate financial and operational reporting, resolve problems, and improve departmental performance.
- Compile financial statements monthly, quarterly, and annually.
- Process work specializing in one or more finance areas, such as premiums, losses, IBNR, reinsurance, investments, expenses, tax work preparation, fixed assets, W-2s, or 1099s.
- Maintain report formats, the general ledger, and other software application data elements.
- Train and mentor others.
- Collaborate with divisional partners and vendors.
- Perform audit-related functions with external auditors.
- Conduct variance analysis on assigned accounts and explain financial and business trends.
- Assess reports prepared by others and determine their financial impact.
- Apply SSAPs, New York State insurance laws, federal and state tax laws, NAIC guidelines, and other regulatory requirements to company business practices.
- Examine processes and implement efficiencies.
- Identify and research problems or issues, and bring them to management with potential solutions.
- Prepare spreadsheets and reports.
- Maintain proper documentation.
- Coordinate medium-sized projects.
- Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as required by management, including tasks assigned on short notice.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
