Staff Accountant

Accredited Insurance•Orlando, FL

12d•$59,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Staff Accountant reports to the Controller and is responsible for cash and investment accounting, while assisting with treasury management for the US entities of the Accredited organization. The role includes maintaining compliance with applicable US and international statutory or regulatory obligations, including prudent business management, regard for customer interests, sanctions and financial-crime rules, regulatory requirements and local licensing restrictions, whistleblowing procedures, and—where applicable—Consumer Duty principles to deliver good outcomes for retail customers.

Requirements

Knowledge of SAP.
Strong proficiency in Excel.
At least 5 years of cash management experience in a commercial insurance environment.
BA or BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.

Responsibilities

Set up bank accounts in line with board-approved bank mandates and maintain relationships with key banks, including in relation to state and statutory deposits.
Oversee the end-to-end process for technical payments, including timely and accurate entry in relevant systems or bank platforms, obtaining approvals in line with mandates, and ensuring payments are properly recorded in accounting systems.
Monitor bank receipts and prepare and process accounting journals for those receipts.
Complete monthly bank reconciliations.
Complete monthly investment accounting and reconciliations, as well as local investment reporting.
Assist in coordinating the purchase and disposal of financial instruments.
Assist with liquidity management, including ensuring bank accounts are adequately funded, maintaining cash at target levels, and maximizing returns on liquid assets.
Support creditor reconciliation exercises and ad hoc reporting for quarter-end and year-end reporting.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Maintain compliance with applicable US or international statutory or regulatory obligations relevant to the role, including prudent business management, customer interests, sanctions and financial-crime rules, regulatory requirements and local licensing restrictions, Group whistleblowing procedures, and applicable Consumer Duty principles.