Accountant

Are you passionate about building relationships and guiding clients through a complex process? Do you enjoy the puzzle of identifying obstacles and finding solutions while providing exemplary customer service?
Are you looking to expand your skill set with a successful company? We have a great opportunity for you! The Benefit Companies is looking for a talented individual to join us as an Accountant. In this position, you can expect to utilize your knowledge to assist the accounting team with general ledger activities, financial statement preparation and analysis, forecasting and payroll.
The Accountant role works closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Accounting Specialist to ensure timely completion of general ledger activities and financial statement analysis. This role will also serve as back up for processing payroll for our internal companies.

The Benefit Companies, Inc. is a group of companies that have provided employee benefits and services to employers for 40 years. We are a single source solution for providing employee benefits and services. You can learn more about us at www.benefitsinc.com.
We focus on self-management, personal integrity, ingenuity, technical knowledge, and communication skills. The client comes first in every decision. Come join a team which will stimulate your growth and provide you with many new and exciting opportunities.
Why join us? You’ll work alongside a team of close-knit, experienced professionals as well as enjoy an excellent benefits package, a 401(k) plan with employer match, and quality career education and training. We also offer perks such as flexible hours, office exercise bikes, generous paid time off and holidays, and more.
Could this be the job for you? Apply today!
Job responsibilities:

• Managing the day to day accounting transactions
• Monitoring cash flow and forecasting cash needs
• Reconciling the bank statements
• Responsible for quarter and year-end payroll tax filings for our internal companies
• Processing payroll for our internal companies (serve as backup)
• Reviewing and uploading ACH files to the bank
• Recording journal entries and analyzing financial statements
• Preparing account reconciliations
• Creating and analyzing Account Executive commission statements
• Identifying areas for improvement and implementing improvements to processes
• Preparing ad-hoc management reports
• Preparing, creating, and exporting reports/documents in Excel and Word
• Assisting with other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent practical experience
• Strong math and computer skills; including knowledge in Excel
• Professional, self-motivated and positive attitude
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily duties
• Strong communication skills and relationship skills
• Works well individually and with a team
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location