Staff Accountant

Distinguished Programs • New York, NY

10d • $70,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Distinguished is a leading national insurance Program Manager providing specialized insurance programs to brokers and agents with specific expertise in Real Estate, Community Associations, Hospitality, Fine Art/Collectibles, Executive Lines, Environmental, Surety, Restaurants, and more. Distinguished partners with a select group of highly rated insurance companies to provide exclusive programs to our national network of 4,000 agencies and brokerages. You will have an opportunity to work with an energetic, passionate team that is committed to growth by helping our customers trading partners grow their businesses and building a best-in class system, as well as a great place to work. We are seeking a detail‑oriented Staff Accountant to support day‑to‑day accounting operations within our Accounting & Finance team. This role assists with core accounting activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting support, and Workday Financials processes while gaining exposure to budgeting and forecasting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 2+ years of accounting experience (internships or corporate accounting preferred)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, lookups)
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and US GAAP
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and handle multiple tasks
• Effective communication and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with budgeting/forecasting processes is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare routine journal entries and assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances
• Maintain accurate financial records and support general ledger activities
• Assist with audit requests by compiling documentation and preparing support schedule
• Support budgeting and forecasting data collection and template updates
• Partner with team members to consolidate financial information and monitor spending trends
• Help prepare variance analyses and periodic financial reports
• Utilize Workday Financials for reporting, data entry, and process improvements
• Assist in troubleshooting Workday issues and support enhancements under direction of senior team members
• Participate in Workday training and help educate teammates on basic system functionality

Benefits

• $70,000-$85,000 base salary plus bonus. Salary commensurate with knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location
• Summer Fridays (Leave at 2:00PM all Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day)
• Great healthcare coverage including Medical, Vision, and Dental
• 401k with 4% company match. Immediately 100% vested
• Life, disability and supplemental insurance
• Growth and development opportunities
• Wellness Benefits including an Employee Assistance Program, Telemedicine, and Peloton App Digital Membership for 1 year (or if you have Peloton equipment, receive a 4-month waiver)
• Work/Life Balance with generous time off policy including PTO and paid holidays, Dependent Daycare flexible spending account, paid parental leave, a commuter account, and a sabbatical every 7 years

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level