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Staff Accountant Job Description

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team. The position is replacing someone who is leaving our firm after 15 years to move out of town. The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate records of agency financial transactions, monitoring delinquent accounts, preparing monthly statements and financial reports, and answering customer questions regarding billing issues. The Staff Accountant uses the agency automation system to manage and monitor General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable. The Staff Accountant also informs agency management, monthly or as needed, on the status of the financial statement. This role offers the perfect opportunity for a professional with real world industry experience to grow their career in a fast paced, family-oriented environment.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Enters commission checks, return premium checks, customer payment checks, and other payments in the automation system.
• Administers and conducts the Month End Closing Process and accurately prepares Month End Reports for management, maintaining a clean Subsidiary Ledger.
• Reconciles all cash receipts, bank statements, and other accounts monthly.
• Prepares all bank deposits and inter-account bank transfers, as directed by management.
• Reconciles Direct Bill Company statements.
• Receives and reviews all incoming invoices and prepares and mails payment checks, coding invoices accurately to the General Ledger, and keeping payables up to date.
• Works with insureds to resolve payment problems and to ensure low level accounts receivables.

Qualifications:

• College education, computer processing skills, general accounting and bookkeeping training, record keeping practices and training, or related job experience of greater than two years in a similar position.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately, including percentages, fractions, decimals, and simple mathematical formulas.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office suite: Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Applied Epic and QuickBooks is helpful.
• Experience working in insurance is helpful.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hallandale Beach, FL 33009: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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