What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Arch McNeil?
The Position
The Staff Accountant will be an integral part of the finance organization at McNeil & Co. The primary functions include preparing financial reports, performing financial analysis, account reconcilations, and maintaining the general ledger.
Job Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Building reports - Monthy Arch Claims billings, Monthly Loss Control/Audit Recoveries
- Assist with month end closing entries
- Assist with annual financial audit
- Weekly bank account reconciliation
- Processes trust bank transfers per transfer reports
- Assist with reconcialition of Balance sheet and Profit & Loss accounts
- Monthly Trust account reconciliations
- Daily Claim check printing - works with claims counterpart for any voids/discrepancies
- Back up to Senior Accounting Customer Service Rep. (cash receipts, lock box0
- Assist VP of Finance with annual budgeting
- Work with accounting associate for bad dept account follow up - liasion to collections law firm
- Assist and backup Accounting CSR with billing and accounting phone calls and email questions
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Experience
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment and to manage priorities of work, maintaining required production levels
- Ability to comply with accepted practices and accounting guidelines
- Meet expectations for attendance and punctuality
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Computer literate with extensive experience in a Windows based enviromenet required
Education
High School diploma and a 4 year Accounting degree required
The Company
McNeil & Co. is a nationwide leader in specialized insurance programs, drawing on deep industry expertise to develop and deliver policies and risk management services that meet the unique needs of clients. McNeil & Co. offers the best possible specialized coverage, along with a full array of risk management services, to help customers maximize preparedness and grow their businesses. Established in 1989 to answer a need for more comprehensive, tailored policies in the emergency services market, McNeil & Co. has developed and expanded a model for specialty insurance programs based on genuine industry knowledge and a consultative approach to loss control and risk management. Acclaimed products include AdvenSure, AnimalKeepers, ASIP, Car Wash, ESIP (and Benefits), FireWatch, HOMed (O&P Plus), WildPRO and the Bar, Tavern, Club program.
McNeil & Company is based in Cortland, NY with offices in Denver, CO, Orland Park, IL and Latham, NY. McNeil & Co. is owned by Arch Capital Group Ltd., a Bermuda-based company that provides insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries. For more information, visit: mcneilandcompany.com.