Staff Accountant

Aspida Financial Services LLC•Durham, NC

29d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for preparing financial records of insurance subsidiaries, handling both GAAP and STAT reporting. This role will also help ensure accuracy of the general ledger information and will assist in monthly analysis of financial results and key business drivers. In addition to monthly close activities, the staff accountant will assist with completion and monitoring of internal control activities. This role reports to the Director, Accounting Policy & Operations and is required to be onsite 3 days a week at our Durham, NC headquarters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and statutory accounting theory and practice.
Analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access applications.
Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare GAAP and STAT journal entries across various financial statement areas including payroll, fixed assets, prepaids, general operating expenses, legal expenses, and accruals.
Prepare quarterly service company financial statements.
Contribute to finance transformation projects, including identifying automated solutions to current manual processes.
Prepare detailed reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and provide assistance in variance explanations.
Prepare detailed income and balance sheet analysis by legal entity and provide variance explanations.
Provide documentation needed in support of external and regulatory auditors.
Serve as a backup for various functional areas within the department.
Comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, Compliance Program policies and other applicable corporate and departmental policies.
Maintain complete confidentiality of company business.
Maintain communication with management regarding developments within areas of assigned responsibilities and perform special projects as required or requested.