Accounting Analyst I Job at GPW and Associates, Inc. in Phoenix

GPW has been on a mission to create exceptional client experiences since 1998. Committed to quality and dedicated to ensuring client success, GPW is the premier provider of management, accounting, and tax compliance services for Producer Affiliated Reinsurance Companies supporting the automotive and banking industries and Captive Insurance Companies for a wide variety of industries, and a full range of Property & Casualty Actuarial Services including pricing, reserving, and product development for a variety of insurance coverages.

GPW is searching for new Accounting Analysts to join its Client Services team made up of a diverse team of hardworking, bright, curious, and highly motivated employees. In this role, you will focus on supporting a variety of clients while performing a wide array of tasks including but not limited to: preparation of journal entries, maintenance of general ledgers and trial balances, preparation of financial statements, federal and state income tax returns (as applicable) for producer affiliated reinsurance companies (PARC’s), dealer owned warranty companies (DOWC’s) and/or captive insurance company clients. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to collaborate with a talented team of problem solvers, this is a great opportunity for you!

Skills and Responsibilities:

• Maintain accounting records and financial information including preparation and posting of journal entries, accrual adjustments, and reconciliations of general ledger and bank/investment accounts
• Prepare interim period, quarterly, and/or annual financial statements on a statutory basis and/or GAAP basis as needed
• Coordinate quarterly tax estimates and payments for assigned clients and maintain appropriate documentation by accurately updating GPW’s CRM tool with new client information
• Leverage existing knowledge to ensure accurate and timely accounting and reporting to meet client demands
• Develop and utilize a basic understanding of financial statements and tax returns while using internal propriety systems, CRM, and QuickBooks

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or the equivalent education and/or experience
• Must have a high level of initiative, positivity, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced and high-demand work environment
• Must be highly organized, comfortable with change and ambiguity, solution-oriented, and resourceful
• Must have effective communication skills, strong work-ethic, and a high-level of personal integrity
• Must have general knowledge pertaining to SAP, GAAP, and IRS Tax Code/Regulations.
• Must have advanced proficiency and experience using Excel as well as strong knowledge of Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and QuickBooks.
• Enthusiastic about working in the office for the first three months before being eligible for Hybrid work which includes 2 days in office (Employees can also chose to work in the office full time)

Industry Leading Benefits:

• Medical and Dental coverage available on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment with the monthly premium to cover the Employee paid by GPW
• 401k plan which is 100% vested with immediate eligibility
• 401k Company Match (60% match up to 6% of compensation) AND Profit Sharing (3% Safe Harbor contribution plus the potential for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 7% based on the execution of company goals
• 18 Days of PTO in first year + 7 Paid Holidays (*Time off is accrued and pro-rated based on your start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Hybrid Work Environment

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, disability, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws.