Staff Accountant, Retail

World Insurance Associates, LLC.•Iselin, NJ

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our retail accounting team. The Staff Accountant will support the monthly financial close process, be involved with financial reporting within the general ledger, and prepare GL account and bank reconciliations while gaining exposure to variance analysis, and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
Minimum of 2-4 years of accounting experience
Proficiency with general ledger systems and Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word.
Intermediate or better skill level in Excel is a must
Experience with general ledger systems (Oracle NetSuite or similar ERP preferred)
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to clearly communicate with peers.
Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, work independently, and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

insurance industry, and/or auditing experience a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries to support monthly, quarterly, and the annual financial close process.
Ensure necessary journal entries are booked, all underlying roll forwards and account reconciliations are accurate.
Review accounts payable transactions to ensure proper GL coding.
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
Partner with cross-functional teams to gather data and resolve accounting issues.
Support variance commentary preparation for senior management.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across the accounting function.
Support ad hoc projects and financial analysis as needed.