Role Description
We are seeking an Accounting Assistant to support accounting, financial reporting, and administrative activities within the insurance and accounting industry. This role will assist with:
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Accounts payable
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Accounts receivable
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Account reconciliations
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Invoice processing
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Payment tracking
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Journal entries
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Financial schedules
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Month-end close activities
The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in accounting, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage financial information accurately and confidentially. This position will work closely with accounting, finance, insurance, claims, underwriting, billing, and operations teams to support timely and reliable financial processing.
Qualifications
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Associate degree or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
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1+ year of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, finance, or a related role.
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Working knowledge of basic accounting principles, double-entry accounting, debits and credits, and general ledger activity.
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Understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, payment processing, and account reconciliations.
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Basic understanding of insurance accounting transactions, including premiums, commissions, claims, recoveries, and carrier payments.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, filtering, and basic data analysis.
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Experience using accounting software, enterprise resource planning systems, billing platforms, or financial reporting tools.
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when processing financial transactions and reviewing documentation.
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Ability to organize records, manage priorities, meet deadlines, and follow established procedures.
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Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Requirements
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Experience in the insurance, accounting, public accounting, financial services, or professional services industry.
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Experience processing insurance premiums, claims, commissions, carrier statements, policy-related payments, or customer refunds.
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Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Xero, or similar systems.
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Familiarity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), statutory accounting principles, or insurance accounting practices.
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Experience with bank reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting, audit support, or expense tracking.
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Progress toward an accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or related certification.
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Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and financial data analysis.
Benefits
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Join a collaborative team supporting accounting and financial operations for organizations in the insurance and financial services industries.
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Develop practical experience across general accounting, insurance transactions, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting.
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Build valuable technical, organizational, and analytical skills through exposure to diverse accounting processes and business operations.
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Make a meaningful impact by helping organizations maintain accurate records, timely payments, and reliable financial information.
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Receive competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development and career growth.
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Work in a supportive, international environment with exposure to cross-functional teams and industry professionals.