Intermediate Accountant

HomeFirst Agency, Inc.•Maryville, TN

18h•$66,495 - $83,115•Hybrid

About The Position

The Intermediate Accountant details account analysis and financial activities. This role collaborates with the team for process enhancements, financial reporting, and other special projects. The individual works with other accounting teams, business units and management to ensure accurate data is reported throughout all systems, financial statements and reporting. The Intermediate Accountant reports to the Controller and is significantly involved in financial statements preparation, financial reviews, and various quarterly presentations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
2-4 year of experience required
Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Experience with Excel, including formulas and advanced features
Querying skills, knowledge of Sequel ViewPoint, Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), AS400, Accounting related ERP System a plus
Ability to logically understand query results and analyze data effectively and efficiently
Open to receive and implement feedback
Attention to detail, organizational and problems solving skills, and the ability to manage deadlines
Ability to work in a team environment and also work independently
Motivated and self-starter
Good sense of urgency and follow up
Ability to manage multiple and/or conflicting responsibilities
Quality minded
Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently via phone, email, and person to person
Ability to work both in-office and remotely.

Nice To Haves

Querying skills, knowledge of Sequel ViewPoint, Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), AS400, Accounting related ERP System a plus

Responsibilities

Reconciles, reviews and analyzes data from carrier close reports, updates summary/breakout files and makes entries.
Completes monthly roll and updates month end financial files.
Reviews various claims reserve balances and works with management to true up reserves.
Reviews unearned and earned premiums to ensure compliancy with accounting standards.
Processes payment to/from carriers and enters corresponding entries.
Compiles and reviews financial highlights and executive summary files and send to Clayton management.
Completes/updates various monthly end financial files and consolidated financial reports.
Reviews all invalid and unprocessed subledger transactions ensuring data integrity and compliance.
Reviews rule maintenance in subledger systems to ensure that processes are accurate and efficient.
Works on systems enhancements, as assigned to validate they are completed and tested timely.
Builds, using various Oracles tools, financial reports for the accounting team and HFA management.
Processes and image bond requests from all Clayton business units.
Reconciles, ages and researches claims checks and updates various end of month claims reporting files.
Reconciles cash and holding accounts, researches aged items and requests refunds as needed.
Compiles various reporting and data analyzation for claims/agency management.
Assist Controller and outside auditors with the company’s standalone year-end financial audit.
Works with accounting team and agency management to compile 10-year budget in Oracle.

Benefits

Flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package
Competitive 401(k) programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Programs
Paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program
Holistic wellness programs available online or in-person for team members
Onsite restaurant
Onsite fitness facility with full gym
In-person and virtual workout classes
Yoga/barre studio
Volleyball and basketball courts
Walking paths
Disc golf course