Staff Accountant

About the Position:

The Staff Accountant reports to the Director of Finance and is responsible for the monthly closing processes for all current and acquired Broker Management Systems (BMS), G/L systems, and any additionally acquired systems.  This individual will prepare and process journal entries, prepare balance sheet reconciliations, ensure compliance with GAAP and adhere to company policies and procedures. 
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in the month-end closing process and running of reports for all BMS and G/L systems

Prepare timely, accurate, and compliant balance sheet reconciliations as assigned

Research and analyze data as requested

Run and distribute month end and ad-hoc reports

Prepare and process journal entries in the BMS and G/L systems

Calculate and process commission payments based on established formulas and rates

Reconcile commission calculations to source data and resolve discrepancies

Proactively pursue resolution on outstanding items

Participation in process improvement and design

Take ownership and seek opportunities to expand skill set

Qualifications:

Requires at least 1 year of experience in the accounting field

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Insurance or retirement and private wealth experience a plus but not necessary

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Intermediate Excel skills required (vlookup, pivot tables, basic understanding of formulas, etc.)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure to achieve deadlines

High degree of accuracy with attention to detail

Self-motivated and proactive

Demonstrated ability to take initiative and achieve results in a fast-paced and changing environment

Team-oriented mindset with ability to collaborate effectively

Must have some flexibility of work hours and the ability to put in extra hours during peak times