Accountant
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
- Salary
- Not Specified
- Posted
- Sep 03, 2021
- Closes
- Nov 02, 2021
- Category
- Accounting
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
POSITION TITLE: ACCOUNTANT
DEPARTMENT: ACCOUNTING
REPORTS TO: ACCOUNTING MANAGER
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include performing Accounting functions and maintaining financial records within the limited authority under direct supervision of the Accounting Supervisor or Accounting Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Process all accounting accounts receivable, billing and claim payment referrals and tasks in the Policy Administration Systems.
• Post adjusting journals entries to the General Ledger.
• Reconcile applicable balance sheet and income statement accounts daily (Premiums, Expenses, Claims).
• Provide consumers with telephone payment assistance.
• Reconcile and process ACH transactions.
• Research and respond to accounts receivable and billing inquiries.
• Research and post daily return deposit items.
• Reconcile monthly agent commission expenses and statements.
• Maintain Fixed Asset listings and calculate and record monthly and annual fixed asset entries and reconciliations.
• Participate in month end closing responsibilities as assigned.
• Process, issue and reconcile accounts payable transactions and other miscellaneous payables.
• Review and reconcile Member Company filings.
• Process and summarize annual Member Insurer Reports and assist with calculation of Member Company participation percentages.
• Reconcile and prepare annual 1099s.
• Reconcile and prepare Escheats Reports based on state deadlines.
• Reconcile and prepare annual Property Tax Reports.
• Reconcile and prepare Premium Tax returns.
• Assist in General and Statutory Reporting.
• Provide audit documentation upon request.
Other responsibilities
• Promptly assist with all telephone and email consumer, agent and member company inquiries.
• Participate in self-development activities to improve technical knowledge and to develop other required business related skills and abilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business preferred with five years of accounting and finance experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting software packages.
• Knowledge of account reconciliation and general ledger maintenance.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications required especially excel.
• Insurance or course designations strongly preferred (e.g. AIC, CIC, CPCU).
• Excellent negotiation, organization, and time management skills.
• Outstanding customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Proven ability to work across all levels of an organization.
• Solid knowledge of technology.
• Ability to work flexible and occasional extended hours.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other related devices
• Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings
• Periodic local travel, i.e. meetings, seminars, etc., is required
• The office work area is climate controlled and tobacco free