Associate Accounting Specialist
About The Position
The Associate Accounting Specialist is primarily focused on direct-bill responsibilities, department policies and procedures, and general accounting functions. The role assists Accounting Specialists with day-to-day tasks and projects, progressively takes on more responsibility, and is expected to eventually work independently on department projects and procedures while developing toward an Accounting Specialist role. The position performs general accounting work and supports Account Managers with client balances. Under the direction of Accounting Specialists, it handles insurance company commission statements, agency-bill reconciliations, accounts receivable, expense reports, cash receipts, vendor payments, year-end closing, audit support, financial controls, client accounts payable invoices, journal entries, account analysis, and requested schedules, reports, and projects. The work is primarily indoors, with travel to company locations and client meetings. The position may involve exposure to varied weather during work-related travel and outdoor events. It requires normal office work, use of office equipment and computers, and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, nights, and weekends as needed.
Requirements
- A combination of education and experience generally attained through a high school degree, associate degree, or bachelor's degree, and 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, including the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Ability to handle confidential information sensitively.
- Ability to work under normal office conditions and perform the described physical activities, including lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English and follow oral and written instructions.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to North Risk Partners locations and other locations for client meetings.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, nights, and weekends, as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Accounting degree preferred.
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.
- Reconcile and process carrier agency-bill statements.
- Collect customer accounts receivable.
- Complete the year-end closing process.
- Process employee expense reports.
- Process cash receipts.
- Pay vendor bills based on the approved authorization matrix.
- Provide information and support during the audit process.
- Implement internal financial controls and procedures.
- Receive, approve, code, and when necessary investigate client accounts payable invoices for staff to input.
- Prepare daily journal entries, including daily sweeps from company sweeps.
- Prepare account analyses as requested.
- Prepare appropriate schedules and reports as requested.
- Perform miscellaneous projects and other tasks as requested by management.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Life insurance
- Long-term care coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Continuing professional education and development
- Volunteer time off
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Hybrid work opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
