Staff Accountant I

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant-I works directly with accounting, key business partners, and departments across the company. This individual has general knowledge of general ledger transactions, monthly close checklist items and daily accounting tasks and reconciliations as well as valuable communication with various levels of customers and management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Processes general ledger transactions and batches by gathering financial data and using appropriate systems Handles daily accounting tasks such as deposits, invoice entry, billing and collections, prepaid and deferred items, or fixed assets Maintains Accounting Archive for internal and external audit support and meeting SOX requirements Communicates with customers or vendors on accounting issues Prepares basic account and/or bank reconciliations to maintain proper up-to-date supported account balances Completes and reports on monthly close checklist items within required timeline to support financial statements Utilizes standard reporting tools as well as validates new reporting tools as needed Collaborates with other accounting team members and the broader accounting team on project goals Assists with the annual audit requests and PBC item preparation Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, participating in professional societies Performs other activities, duties and assignments as needed or requested Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field with 0-2 years of relevant experience; or A minimum of 4 years of relevant accounting experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree Relevant experience includes working with a general ledger system and related transactional and subledger systems, including accounts payables, accounts receivable, fixed assets, bank transactions and account reconciliations Insurance industry knowledge and a working knowledge of insurance systems (policy & claim) is a plus Ability to multi-task and learn quickly Ability to self-start and research independently Ability to handle and resolve conflicts in a professional, tactful manner Excellent oral and written communication skills Attention to detail and organizational skills Strong sense of accountability, comfortable making recommendations and taking accountability for outcomes Working basic knowledge of transactional systems such as Microsoft GP and Prospero preferred Ability to meet deadlines in a multi-priority, fast-paced environment both independently and within a team environment Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and recommend solutions Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Basic skills in Excel (Formulas, Pivot Tables) #J-18808-Ljbffr Benchmark Insurance Company