Associate Accounting Specialist

North Risk Partners, LLC•Saint Cloud, MN

10h•$24 - $26•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Accounting Specialist focuses primarily on direct bill responsibilities, department policies and procedures, and general accounting functions. The role assists Accounting Specialists with daily tasks and projects, then progressively takes on more responsibility and works independently on department projects and procedures in preparation for becoming an Accounting Specialist. The position supports general accounting operations, including client balances, journal entries, account reconciliations, collections, payment processing, expense reports, cash receipts, year-end close, financial controls, audits, and requested analyses and reports. The work is primarily indoors in an office environment, with travel to company locations and client meetings as needed. The role may require flexible scheduling, overtime, nights, and weekends for events and meetings.

Requirements

A combination of education and experience generally attained through a high school degree, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree; an Accounting degree is preferred.
General knowledge of finance principles.
General knowledge of local, state, and federal laws regarding accounting, finances, and taxation.
Demonstrated technical accounting skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Ability to handle confidential information sensitively.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to North Risk Partners locations and other locations in the state and potentially the region for meetings.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, nights, and weekends as needed.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including frequent movement and lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Accounting degree.

Responsibilities

Support Account Managers with client balances.
Prepare journal entries and maintain balance sheet schedules and ledgers.
Process North Risk Partners insurance company direct bill commission statements under the direction of Accounting Specialists.
Reconcile and process carrier agency bill statements.
Collect customer accounts receivable.
Complete the year-end closing process.
Process employee expense reports and cash receipts.
Pay vendor bills according to the approved authorization matrix.
Provide information and support during the audit process.
Implement internal financial controls and procedures.
Receive, approve, and code client accounts payable invoices and, when necessary, investigate them for staff to input.
Prepare daily journal entries, including daily sweeps from company sweeps.
Prepare account analyses, schedules, and reports as requested.
Complete miscellaneous projects and other tasks as requested by management.