Accountant (Hybrid)

The Accountant is responsible for collection and analysis of raw data, preparation of various spreadsheets and reports, and compiling the company’s financial statements.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure accuracy of financial and operation reporting, resolve problems, and improve performance of the department.
• Compile financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Processing with a specialization in one or more of the following: premiums, losses, IBNR, reinsurance, investments, expenses, tax work preparation, fixed assets/W-2, 1099’s. or another area of finance.
• Maintain report formats, general ledger, and other software application data elements.
• Effectively train and mentor others.
• Collaborate with divisional partners and vendors.
• Perform audit related functions with various external auditors.
• Perform variance analysis on assigned accounts and be able to explain financial and business trends.
• Assess reports prepared by others and determine corresponding financial impact.
• Read, understand, and apply SSAPs, NYS Insurance Laws, federal and state tax laws, NAIC guidelines and other regulatory promulgations to the company’s business practices.
• Examine processes to implement efficiencies.
• Identify and research problems/issues that arise and bring them to the attention of management with potential solutions.
• Preparation of various spreadsheets and reports.
• Accurately perform other such accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time by management, quite often on short notice.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma, or equivalent, with related experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Knowledge of report formats and various data elements.
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Statutory Accounting Principles.
• Intermediate knowledge of various software applications including Microsoft Office.
• Good time management organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task, think logically, utilize analytical skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Accurate and detail oriented.
• Interest in variety of software applications and finding opportunities to improve work processes and increase efficiency.
• Effective communication and listening skills.
• Professional positive attitude, motivated to learn and goal oriented, and ability to take initiative.
• Work independently as well as in a team within set deadlines.
• Available to work additional hours as business needs dictate.

Market Range: 6 / 37.5 hours per week / Hybrid- 2 days in office

Accepting applications through: 11/20/26

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