Accountant

Combined Agents of America LLC; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Job summary

Combinedagents is seeking a meticulous accountant to manage the full accounting cycle for our insurance office in Des Moines, IA. You will process cash receipts, disbursements, monthly journal entries, and financial statements while upholding GAAP and internal controls.

The ideal candidate holds an associates or bachelor's degree in accounting, demonstrates strong communication, and can learn insurance-specific software.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-service focus.
• Complete working knowledge of accounting cycle, GAAP, and cash management functions.
• Desire to learn insurance accounting processes.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail, accuracy, and multi-tasking is essential.
• Ability to use PC and widely used software packages, including spreadsheets (Excel).
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from the CFO to accomplish objectives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Ability to learn industry-specific software programs.
• Ability to work and react quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all transactions involved in the complete accounting cycle for an insurance office are recorded with utmost accuracy.
• Complete daily accounting tasks such as recording cash receipts and processing disbursements.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, financial statements, and supporting schedules.
• Complete monthly account and revenue reconciliations.
• Oversee client collections, invoicing, and agency billing tasks.
• Assist with the creation of financial reports and verification of financial data.
• Ensure accounting best practices, GAAP, and company policies are maintained.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer-service

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Verbal and written communication

Team player

Independent work

Learning mindset

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and driven accountant. This position requires you to have comprehensive expertise in all accounting processes, strong communication skills, and the ability to create trust with owners. If you have a proven track record of excellent customer service, professionalism, and exceptional accounting skills you could be a great addition to our team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all transactions involved in the complete accounting cycle for an insurance office are recorded with utmost accuracy.
• Complete daily accounting tasks such as recording cash receipts and processing disbursements.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, financial statements, and supporting schedules.
• Complete monthly account and revenue reconciliations.
• Oversee client collections, invoicing, and agency billing tasks.
• Assist with the creation of financial reports and verification of financial data.
• Ensure accounting best practices, GAAP, and company policies are maintained.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-service focus.
• Complete working knowledge of accounting cycle, GAAP, and cash management functions.
• Desire to learn insurance accounting processes.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail, accuracy, and multi-tasking is essential.
• Ability to use PC and widely used software packages, including spreadsheets (Excel).
  
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from the CFO to accomplish objectives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Ability to learn industry-specific software programs.
• Ability to work and react quickly in a fast-paced environment.