Staff Accountant

Description American Freedom Insurance Company (AFIC) is a midsized, profitable, and expanding nonstandard automobile insurance company doing business in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and licensed in Ohio. We are looking for someone that can contribute in a fast paced, growing organization. AFIC is financially strong and has earned an “A+” Superior rating from A.M. Best. The position is hybrid (or full-time in office if preferred) and the office is located in Mount Prospect, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago . Responsibilities: Responsible for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Review bank payments for accuracy, including Positive Pay Lead collection of overdue balances including emailing/calling insurance agents when necessary Update collections spreadsheet 2x/month Account for bad debt write-offs Enter payments into accounting software Run month-end reports Reconcile workpapers Initiate Electronic Funds Transfer of commission payments Make journal entries for commissions, refunds, fees, chargebacks, etc. Print and email agency statements and summaries Reconcile producer payments, bank deposits, refunds and workpapers, including collections Review invoices to confirm amounts are approved/accurate and prepare and issue weekly expense checks Ensure financial data complies with professional and regulatory standards Identify and implement process improvements Collaborate with other units to gather, analyze, and interpret relevant information Additional responsibilities as assigned Requirements Insurance company accounting experience including statutory accounting principles is a plus BA/BS degree in Accounting preferred 3+ years experience in accounts payable and/or receivable Experience with QuickBooks a plus Proficiency in MS Office, especially advanced Excel skills with V-Look Ups and Pivot Tables experience Strong work ethic and ability to innovate Responsible and conscientious nature Exceptional attention to detail Analytical aptitude Strong organizational skills Excellent communication skills to interact with agents and varying levels of management and staff Team player with ability to work independently after training with little to no supervision Benefits: AFIC offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package to support you Competitive Salary: Rewarding your expertise and experience Financial Security: 401K with up to a 6% company match Health & Wellness: Choice of Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, HMO, or HSA plans, Dental and vision insurance, Access to telemedicine services Growth/Stability: Over 12 consecutive years of profitable growth, confirmed by A+ Superior rating by A.M. Best Work-Life Balance: Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm CST Holidays: At Least 6 Paid Holidays Paid Time Off (PTO): PTO that can be used for vacation, personal, or sick time Personal Days: Separate personal days for sickness, family needs, appointments or personal matters Employee Recognition: We celebrate work milestones to show appreciation for your contributions Professional Growth: Paid training, state licensing reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement Positive Culture: Enjoy our inclusive holiday events, employee referral bonuses, and more #J-18808-Ljbffr Socket.dev