Accounting Associate

Description

Estimated salary (if shown) is AI generated through Indeed. Pay is based on experience and will be discussed during the interview process.    

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Accounting Associate is responsible for assisting with the activities of the overall general accounting function. Will oversee, implement and maintain accounting systems, procedures and policies. This position ensures the accurate compilation, analysis and reporting of accounting data and acts as liaison between the company, agencies, vendors, and CPA auditors in providing the required information and ensuring that proper information is maintained.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide overall accounting support (A/R, A/P, time billing, P/R, G/L, tax payments, special reports to assist with agency metrics, and month end reports), as assigned. 
• Issue checks, transfer funds, prepare and record deposits, reconcile bank accounts and cash books with the General Ledger. 
• File, Scan, Journal Entries. 
• Print online commission statements and post commissions received. 
• Print online Production reports.
• Assist in the budget process as needed, especially for assigned agencies.  
• Manage financial statement preparation and month end and quarterly closing. 
• Serve as company liaison with auditors as needed. 
• Perform all basic accounting procedures, financial statement preparation, month end closing, journal entries and general ledger maintenance, and fixed assets and margin analysis; prepare supporting schedules for financial statements preparation.
• Communicate with carriers, agencies, etc. to address any past due invoices on their account and provide weekly status updates to management.
• Reconciliate as needed (clients billing, carrier reports, commission, and expense variances).
• Provide guidance to agencies on accounting, billing, and expense issues. 
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business-related field preferred 
• Exceptional organization and time management skills
• Work independently
• Multitask efficiently
• High attention to details, ability to take directions, self-check and follow up on work
• Basic data base experience, 10key by touch, calculator
• Able to enter accurate financial /numerical data
• Analytical and critical problem-solving skills
• Basic knowledge of MS Office Word and Excel, QuickBooks or other accounting software, and EPIC
• Basic to intermediate computer and typing skills
• Ability to apply discretion, trust with confidential company information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Salary : $43,200 - $54,700