Staff Accountant

Orion180 Insurance Services•Irving, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Orion180 is seeking a Staff Accountant to support our accounting team with daily operations, month-end close activities, and accurate financial reporting. In this role, you will assist with journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and audit support while gaining hands-on experience in GAAP and insurance-related accounting. You’ll work closely with senior accountants and finance leadership as you develop your technical skills and contribute to a rapidly growing organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
2 - 5 years of accounting or accounts payable experience or equivalent knowledge.
Experience with invoice processing and vendor account reconciliation preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting applications.
Working knowledge of general ledger and accounts payable functions.
Strong technical accounting skills with knowledge of internal controls and US GAAP.
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented environment.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and facilitation.
Attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.

Nice To Haves

Insurance industry experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Review, code, enter, and process vendor invoices accurately and timely, ensuring proper account and cost-center allocation.
Maintain accurate vendor records, review account statements, research discrepancies, and resolve outstanding balances.
Perform regular reconciliations of vendor accounts, AP subledger activity, bank reconciliations and related general ledger accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
Assist with preparing and processing vendor payments, ensuring proper approvals and adherence to company policies and internal controls.
Verify invoices and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, appropriate authorization, and compliance with established procedures.
Generate error-free accounting reports and recommend updates to accounting systems or procedures.
Prepare AP-related journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end financial reporting.
Aid in the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
Follow established accounting policies and procedures and identify opportunities to improve AP processes, controls, and efficiency.
Investigate invoice, payment, coding, and account discrepancies and work with vendors and internal departments to resolve issues promptly.
Communicate professionally with vendors, internal departments, and other stakeholders regarding invoices, payments, account balances, and discrepancies.
Keep the Accounting Manager informed of workload, outstanding issues, payment concerns, and other matters requiring attention.