Staff Accountant

HYBRID
37.5 hour work week!
Responsibilities:
Compile and analyze financial data from various sources to prepare accounting entries for the general ledger. Includes validating and importing interfaces from sources to the accounting system.
Cash management monitoring of bank account balances to ensure balances are supportive for Plan needs. Includes an understanding of web-based banking software and keeping abreast of new technologies.
Required to use statutory concepts and GAAP/Statutory reporting requirements and ability to follow reporting procedures with minimal supervision.
Prepare/review quarterly and annual audited GAAP and statutory financial statements and accompanying workpapers and footnotes for both internal and external users.
Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations. Reconciliations include proper support to validate the balance in the general ledger account.
Participate in departmental teams to achieve strategic initiatives.
Apply accounting principles to prepare and analyze financial data and prepare quarterly and annual audited financial statements.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university majoring in Accounting preferred. Additional appropriate experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
3+ years of accounting experience and knowledge of accounting principles and the ability to determine a course of action based on these principles. Statutory Accounting experience preferred.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office productivity tools (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel) to manage work. Advanced skills using MS Excel.
Effective problem-solving skills, including ability to analyze issues, find the root cause of the problem, and consider a wide range of alternatives before acting.
Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups or individuals.
Ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility while maintaining attention to detail.
Demonstrate excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and interact professionally and effectively in a team environment.
Demonstrate excellent customer service skills by being able to follow directions and interpret customer needs.
Knowledge of complex accounting software applications.
Exposure to insurance industry and working knowledge of residual market mechanisms.