Staff Accountant

Job Summary

Title: Staff Accountant

You'll Report To: General Accounting Manager

The Staff Accountant supports daily transaction processing, month-end close activities, financial reporting, and the preparation of financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and complete balance sheet reconciliations as part of general ledger responsibilities.
• Manage accounts payable accurately and on time, including entering invoices, securing approvals, and submitting payment batches for review and approval.
• Daily and monthly transaction matching in Blackline Systems to support general ledger reconciliations.
• Follow internal controls and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
• Review employee reimbursement submissions in SAP Concur
• Prepare financial and other reports related to GAAP and STAT filings.
• Prepare assigned audit workpapers and support audit requests.
• Assist and provide backup support for finance and accounting functions as needed.
• Maintain job knowledge through educational and professional development opportunities.
• Complete special projects and other assigned duties.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a four-year institution. 

Experience: One (1) to Five (5) years of staff accounting experience, preferred. Prior experience with an insurance carrier is strongly desired.

Skills & Knowledge:       

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word), required.
• Blackline Systems experience with close management, reconciliations and/or transaction matching modules, preferred.
• IAS / FIS Global - Enterprise Accounting System (EAS), formerly known as SunGard, experience, preferred.
• Guidewire InsuranceNow experience, preferred.
• SAP Concur experience, preferred.
• Effective communication skills.
• Exceptional organization skills.
• Meticulous, committed to professionalism.

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