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Accounting Specialist

Integrity Marketing Group

Position Summary

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for independently performing core accounting functions with a primary focus on Accounts Payable, supplemental Accounts Receivable activities, and active participation in month-end close and account reconciliations. This role requires demonstrated accounting experience, sound judgment, and the ability to manage workloads with minimal supervision while ensuring accuracy, regulatory awareness, and compliance with company policies, GAAP, and applicable financial services regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable (Primary Responsibility)
  • Independently manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice review, coding, approval routing, and posting
  • Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation
  • Prepare and process vendor payment runs (check, ACH, wire) in accordance with payment terms and internal controls
  • Maintain and validate vendor master data, including W-9 documentation and payment information
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and issue resolution
  • Reconcile accounts payable subledger to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies
Accounts Receivable (Supporting Responsibility)
  • Support customer invoicing processes and ensure timely and accurate billing
  • Apply customer payments and research unapplied or misapplied cash
  • Reconcile AR subledger balances to the general ledger
Month-End Close & Reconciliations
  • Prepare and complete assigned balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations with appropriate supporting documentation
  • Post recurring and non-recurring journal entries, including accruals and reclassifications
  • Support month-end close timelines by meeting deadlines and resolving reconciling items
  • Provide explanations of account activity and variances to management, as requested
Year-End Reporting & 1099 Administration
  • Manage the annual 1099 process for vendors and registered representatives , including data collection, review, and reconciliation
  • Ensure accurate classification of payments and compliance with IRS reporting requirements
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external service providers to prepare, review, and issue Forms 1099 (e.g., 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC)
  • Respond to vendor and registered representative inquiries related to 1099 reporting
  • Maintain documentation and support for audits and regulatory reviews
General Accounting, Controls & Compliance
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready accounting records
  • Adhere to internal controls, accounting policies, and applicable regulatory requirements
  • Assist with internal, external, and regulatory audit requests, including FINRA examinations when applicable
  • Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
  • 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong emphasis on accounts payable
  • Working knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
  • Experience participating in month-end close and preparing account reconciliations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems
  • Ability to work independently, exercise judgment, and manage competing priorities
Preferred:
  • Understanding of accounting operations within a FINRA-regulated environment
  • Prior experience supporting or working within the investment or financial services industry
  • Experience managing or supporting 1099 reporting in a broker-dealer or advisory context
  • Experience in a multi-entity, high-volume, or shared-services environment
  • Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, data analysis)
  • Familiarity with audit, regulatory, or compliance-driven documentation standards
Skills & Competencies
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Professional judgment when handling sensitive financial and regulatory information
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally


About Integrity

Integrity is one of the nation's leading independent distributors of life, health and wealth insurance products. With a strong insurtech focus, we embrace a broad and innovative approach to serving agents and clients alike. Integrity is driven by a singular purpose: to help people protect their life, health and wealth so they can prepare for the good days ahead.

Integrity offers you the opportunity to start a career in a family-like environment that is rewarding and cutting edge. Why? Because we put our people first! At Integrity, you can start a new career path at company you'll love, and we'll love you back. We're proud of the work we do and the culture we've built, where we celebrate your hard work and support you daily. Joining us means being part of a hyper-growth company with tons of professional opportunities for you to accelerate your career. Integrity offers our people a competitive compensation package, including benefits that make work more fun and give you and your family peace of mind.


Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Integrity is committed to meeting Americans wherever they are - in person, over the phone or online. Integrity's employees support hundreds of thousands of independent agents who serve the needs of millions of clients nationwide. For more information, visit Integrity.com.

Integrity, LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, Integrity, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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