Accountants One
Staff Accountant
Accountants One, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
A well-established insurance company located in the Buckhead/Brookhaven area who we have made several placements with is looking for an Accountant with a minimum of 1-3 years relevant accounting experience who also has a solid fundamental understanding accounting and good Excel skills. Great environment. No drama. Work-life balance. The right candidate will be professional by nature and have good interpersonal, relationship and communication skills as they will be interacting with C-suite leadership from time to time. The position reports to the Accounting Manager.
This role is 100% in office for the first 90 days after which there may be an opportunity to work remotely one day/week. Company work hours are 8:00 - 4:30 Monday - Thursday and, generally, half day on Fridays.
Core benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k & HSA plans. Other benefits include free parking, free on-site gym and on-site cafeteria.
Primary Position Responsibilities: Assist with Month-End close activities for three insurance companies including journal entries Prepare detailed monthly general expense narrative for management review Assist with timely completion of all reconciliations for three companies Assist with Premium Tax Filings, Unclaimed Property Filings and Supplemental Filings/Quarterly Filings for specified states Serve as back-up for Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Assist with completion of departmental budgets vs actual expenses Assist with GAAP Reporting Package for Parent Company Assist with Month-End Package for distribution - Creating and Analyzing Financial Statements Assist in preparation of Statutory Filings such as Annual and Quarterly Statements Assist with reconciling transactions between Policy Holder Services and Accounting - Rejected cash, Unapplied cash, Suspense etc. Work with internal and external auditors on audits, accounting controls, and testing Cross train on various accounting duties and serve as back-up when necessary
Candidate Qualifications - Education, Experience & Skills:
BS Degree in Accounting/Finance or commensurate experience 1-3 years in accounting, finance, insurance, or equivalent business experience Solid accounting knowledge A good understanding of the insurance industry Self-starter with strong time management, prioritization and organizational skills Solid writing and communication skills Detailed and results oriented with a high degree of accuracy Ability to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external customers Confident in working with new systems Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Financial Go (ledger), Premium Pro, Tracker, Gain (Ann. Statement Software), PowerPoint
This role is 100% in office for the first 90 days after which there may be an opportunity to work remotely one day/week. Company work hours are 8:00 - 4:30 Monday - Thursday and, generally, half day on Fridays.
Core benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k & HSA plans. Other benefits include free parking, free on-site gym and on-site cafeteria.
Primary Position Responsibilities: Assist with Month-End close activities for three insurance companies including journal entries Prepare detailed monthly general expense narrative for management review Assist with timely completion of all reconciliations for three companies Assist with Premium Tax Filings, Unclaimed Property Filings and Supplemental Filings/Quarterly Filings for specified states Serve as back-up for Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Assist with completion of departmental budgets vs actual expenses Assist with GAAP Reporting Package for Parent Company Assist with Month-End Package for distribution - Creating and Analyzing Financial Statements Assist in preparation of Statutory Filings such as Annual and Quarterly Statements Assist with reconciling transactions between Policy Holder Services and Accounting - Rejected cash, Unapplied cash, Suspense etc. Work with internal and external auditors on audits, accounting controls, and testing Cross train on various accounting duties and serve as back-up when necessary
Candidate Qualifications - Education, Experience & Skills:
BS Degree in Accounting/Finance or commensurate experience 1-3 years in accounting, finance, insurance, or equivalent business experience Solid accounting knowledge A good understanding of the insurance industry Self-starter with strong time management, prioritization and organizational skills Solid writing and communication skills Detailed and results oriented with a high degree of accuracy Ability to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external customers Confident in working with new systems Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Financial Go (ledger), Premium Pro, Tracker, Gain (Ann. Statement Software), PowerPoint