Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Spectrum Insurance Group is searching for a full-time Accounting Specialist to join our Eau Claire office location.

The Accounting Specialist performs accounts payable and receivable responsibilities, researches and analyzes accounts, assists with financial statements, and audits, and ensures organizational compliance with internal policies and federal, state, and local regulations.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Hands on Training

Mon-Fri Schedule

Career Growth Opportunities

Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Performs accounts payable and accounts receivable responsibilities

Processes incoming/outgoing payments via check, credit card, and EFT

Receives, processes, and reconciles statements

Assists with preparation of financial statements and audits

Ensures compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures

Maintains accurate records, including ledgers, journals, receipts, and invoices

Utilizes accounting software applications to perform daily tasks

Gathers, analyzes, and confirms accuracy of data

Contacts insurance carriers and vendors to resolve any invoice, payment, or commission discrepancies

Analyzes invoices and charges expenses to the correct department

Reconciles invoices and prints reports to verify the accuracy of entries prior to payment

Reviews cash requirements report and requests outstanding credits from vendors

Collects W-9s for vendors and sends 1099s to IRS on vendors behalf

Receives and codes employee mileage and expenses; ensures expense reports contain proper receipts and documentation prior to reimbursement

Assists with audits and supplies additional information as requested

Makes decisions on a variety of tasks frequently requiring discretion, judgment and initiative guided by general procedures or standards

Evaluates current processes and recommends new approaches to improvements to affect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services provided

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

Associates Degree in Accounting or related field or High School Diploma and two (2) or more years of experience in accounting.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP

Highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data

Knowledge of accounting software programs, principles, and procedures

Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel

Attention to detail and ability to complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy

Excellent organizational and analytical skills

Good verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers

Learns and applies new information in fast paced environment