Accountant (Hybrid)
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Description
The Accountant is responsible for collection and analysis of raw data, preparation of various spreadsheets and reports, and compiling the company’s financial statements.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensure accuracy of financial and operation reporting, resolve problems, and improve performance of the department.
- Compile financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Processing with a specialization in one or more of the following: premiums, losses, IBNR, reinsurance, investments, expenses, tax work preparation, fixed assets/W-2, 1099’s. or another area of finance.
- Maintain report formats, general ledger, and other software application data elements.
- Effectively train and mentor others.
- Collaborate with divisional partners and vendors.
- Perform audit related functions with various external auditors.
- Perform variance analysis on assigned accounts and be able to explain financial and business trends.
- Assess reports prepared by others and determine corresponding financial impact.
- Read, understand, and apply SSAPs, NYS Insurance Laws, federal and state tax laws, NAIC guidelines and other regulatory promulgations to the company’s business practices.
- Examine processes to implement efficiencies.
- Identify and research problems/issues that arise and bring them to the attention of management with potential solutions.
- Preparation of various spreadsheets and reports.
- Maintain proper documentation.
- Coordinate medium sized projects.
- Accurately perform other such accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time by management, quite often on short notice.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High school diploma, or equivalent, with related experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Knowledge of report formats and various data elements.
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Statutory Accounting Principles.
- Intermediate knowledge of various software applications including Microsoft Office.
- Good time management organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task, think logically, utilize analytical skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Accurate and detail oriented.
- Interest in variety of software applications and finding opportunities to improve work processes and increase efficiency.
- Effective communication and listening skills.
- Professional positive attitude, motivated to learn and goal oriented, and ability to take initiative.
- Work independently as well as in a team within set deadlines.
- Available to work additional hours as business needs dictate.
Market Range: 6 / 37.5 hours per week / Hybrid- 2 days in office
Salary: $45,446 - $70,694
Accepting applications through: 11/20/26