Accounting Specialist

Teksky LLC; Linwood (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Teksky LLC is seeking an experienced Regional Accounting Specialist to support the financial operations of multiple insurance agencies. The role covers daily accounting activities including AP, AR, cash receipts, vendor payments, and general ledger entries.

You will perform reconciliations, assist with month-end, quarter-end and year-end closings, prepare analyses, and handle carrier payments and premium trust accounting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience including general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to independently manage competing priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information.

Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, vendor payments, and general ledger transactions.
• Process invoices, deposits, expense reports, and other financial transactions.
• Perform bank and general ledger reconciliations, including coordination with the accounting team on overhead expenses.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies, outstanding balances, and historical transactions.
• Prepare account analyses, reconciliation reports, and supporting financial schedules.
• Prepare, process, and reconcile insurance carrier payments, ensuring timely and accurate remittance.
• Reconcile carrier billing statements, premium payables, commission receivables, and related financial transactions.
• Process and reconcile direct bill and agency bill transactions.
• Maintain and reconcile premium trust accounts in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal controls.
• Assist with producer commission reconciliations and payment processing.
• Monitor outstanding balances, unapplied payments, and commission discrepancies.
• Communicate with insurance carriers and internal departments to resolve accounting and payment discrepancies.

Skills

GL accounting

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

AMS360

Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Regional Accounting Specialist to support the financial operations of multiple insurance agencies.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Support daily accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, vendor payments, and general ledger transactions.
• Process invoices, deposits, expense reports, and other financial transactions.
• Perform bank and general ledger reconciliations, including coordination with the accounting team on overhead expenses.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies, outstanding balances, and historical transactions.
• Prepare account analyses, reconciliation reports, and supporting financial schedules.
• Prepare, process, and reconcile insurance carrier payments, ensuring timely and accurate remittance.
• Reconcile carrier billing statements, premium payables, commission receivables, and related financial transactions.
• Process and reconcile direct bill and agency bill transactions.
• Maintain and reconcile premium trust accounts in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal controls.
• Assist with producer commission reconciliations and payment processing.
• Monitor outstanding balances, unapplied payments, and commission discrepancies.
• Communicate with insurance carriers and internal departments to resolve accounting and payment discrepancies.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Utilize accounting software and agency management systems to maintain accurate financial records.
• Support accounting system conversions, financial data migrations, and reconciliation projects.
• Assist with standardizing accounting procedures across multiple agencies.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with accounting, operations, and finance leadership on special projects.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to independently manage competing priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in insurance agency, brokerage, or insurance-related accounting.
• Experience with Vertafore AMS360, particularly accounting, commission processing, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of direct bill and agency bill accounting, carrier payment processing, and premium trust accounting.
• Experience with multi-entity or multi-branch accounting.
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP, and financial data analysis.
• Experience with accounting system conversions, process improvements, or automation initiatives.