Accounting Associate handling risk pool client accounting functions including accounts payable and receivable. Responsible for reconciliations and financial reporting in a hybrid environment based in Sacramento.
Responsibilities
Responsible for various risk pool client accounting functions including the performance of accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank and investment reconciliation, and other accounting duties according to established procedures.
To prepare the necessary reports and communicate the results to management.
Creates and maintains accurate and complete accounting records and files.
Prepares bank reconciliations and related journal entries.
Accounts payable for risk pool clients, including coding checks, verifying signatures, processing checks, filing, and related journal entries.
Interfaces with clients and other staff to collect and prepare financial data.
Performs monthly reconciliations and various balance sheet account controls to safeguard quality assurance.
Prepares deposits, posts receipts, and reconciles billing.
Prepares bank and investment account reconciliations.
Researches, tracks, resolves, or properly refers accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
Assists with quarter-end closing.
Run reports out of underwriting system to produce monthly production schedules and journal entries.
Coordinates with Pool investment managers and reconciles with broker statements.
Prepares financial statements.
Assists with PowerPoint development and presentation of material.
Reconciles various accounts.
Assist with day-to-day operations of accounting department or special projects as assigned by the Finance Manager or Director.
Process account collections/receivables.
Reconcile claims activity between general ledger and claims system and investigate discrepancies.
Requirements
Associate degree in Accounting/Finance from an accredited college or university preferred.
Three to four (3-4) years of related experience to include two (2) years of accounting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Experience including financial statement preparation and insurance accounting, both statutory and GAAP, preferred.
Basic knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
Familiarity with accounting software program(s).
Working knowledge of accounting theories, practices, and accepted office procedures.
Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Office.
Competence with manual and automated accounting systems.
Excellent spreadsheet, keyboarding, 10-key, and data entry skills.
Ability to perform a volume of numerical detail work with speed and accuracy, to make difficult mathematical computations with and without mechanical assistance, and to apply mathematical reasoning and analysis.
Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions and technical or legal terminology.
Excellent reading, writing, and oral expression, and comprehension.
Sound administrative skills.
Professional integrity and the possession of tact, perseverance, and common sense.
Commitment to the preservation of confidential information.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent negotiating skills
Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
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