Staff Accountant

SageSure • Jersey City, NJ

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About The Position

Overview: SageSure is seeking a Staff Accountant. This role offers valuable growth opportunity within a dynamic company, offering exposure to insurance, its parent organization, and an affiliated managing general agency. As operations expand, the Staff Accountant will play a crucial role in providing accurate and timely financial reporting, demonstrating a strong grasp of accounting principles. Collaborating closely with the Accounting Manager and Senior Accountant, the Accountant will contribute to the overall financial health of the company. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of accounting and accounts payable transactions and some knowledge of financial reporting, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver work products with a high level of accuracy while consistently meeting related deadlines.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. Finance or business-related field
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in financial analysis or relevant business experience
• NetSuite or general ledger system experience
• Thorough understanding of GAAP and statutory accounting principles, policies, and controls
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite with an emphasis in Excel and PowerPoint skills required
• Ability to work under strict deadlines, both independently and in a team environment
• Attention to detail and the ability to complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy
• Strong verbal and written skills, and the ability to convey complex information
• Available to work across time zones with flexibility to follow-up on items outside of business hours, including weekends

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & General Ledger: Prepare, record, and support monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries and maintain an accurate general ledger.
• Reconciliation & Analysis: Complete monthly bank and other reconciliations, perform account and variance analysis, and bank fee analysis.
• Management Support & Strategy: Prepare supplemental financial exhibits, analyze financial reports for trends, and provide recommendations to management for strategic decision-making.
• Audit & Compliance: Assist in preparing schedules for external and internal audits and document/maintain accounting policies and process workflows.
• System & Reporting: Develop and maintain financial exhibits and management reporting dashboards, and utilize corporate general ledger software and reporting tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees