TrueNorth Companies is searching for an Accountant to join their corporate accounting team in our Cedar Rapids, IA office. The Accountant’s primary job is to support the month-end and annual financial cycles for TrueNorth Companies and its subsidiaries. This role will evolve and adapt based on the individual’s unique skills and expertise. This position reports directly to the Controller as well as works closely with other accounting personnel, internal departments, and external parties.
The ideal candidate will exhibit strong analytical thinking skills, attention to detail, and excellent teamwork with a great ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform accounting duties within a fast-paced finance department while adhering to established standards
- Positively represent the department by establishing relationships with our internal and external customers
- Support the department in monthly and annual closing process
- Process vendor invoices and expense reports
- Take direction from and perform duties as assigned by the Senior Accountant
- Monitor daily cash balances
- Support carrier payables processing
- Support direct bill commission processing
- Provide support for accounting cycle balance sheet reconciliations
- Reconcile third party administrator claim reimbursements
- Track W-9 for new vendors on an ongoing basis
- Maintain and prepare annual 1099-Misc reports following the tax code
- Participate in training and meetings in order to better assist external and internal customers
- Support onboarding new agency acquisitions
- Understand and accurately navigate accounting and other agency management systems
- Be attracted to betterment by applying technology
- Complete paperwork on a timely basis as established by agency standards
- Perform other duties, as assigned, appropriate to the position.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- A four-year degree with a major in Business Administration, Finance, or related field required
- 2+ years of professional accounting experience preferred
- Proficient with Quickbooks and Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of standard accounting and bookkeeping principles and best practices
- Vendor and customer reconciliation experience preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and able to quickly learn and utilize other computer applications.
- Respects the value of lifelong learning
OTHER SKILLS
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage projects and time independently
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, energetic environment while maintaining a positive outgoing attitude
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment
- Willingness to learn and grow in the field of accounting
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Collaborative team player
- Understand and maintain confidentiality in relationships with the company and its colleagues, clients, carriers, and producers
What TrueNorth Offers:
TrueNorth offers a lineup of excellent benefits to all full-time employees, including:
- Annual Bonus
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401k with company contributions after six (6) months
- Responsible Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
- Company paid Life and Disability coverage
- Volunteer Time Off and Donation Match Program
- Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a Wellness Program with great incentives.
- Hybrid work schedule
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Why should you join TrueNorth?
We are a company focused on developing our people and growing the business. We offer a competitive
benefit package, wellbeing programs and incentives, and a positive work culture.
TrueNorth is honored to be recognized by Inc 5000's as a Fastest Growing Company!
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