Associate Accountant

UPLAND CAPITAL GROUP INC; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role involves critical financial tasks such as processing accounts payable, managing expense reports, and performing reconciliations. The company values a blend of traditional and modern approaches to underwriting, fostering a culture of innovation and growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. With a focus on detail and organization, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a specialty insurance company that prioritizes both professional development and employee well-being.

Benefits

Health Insurance

FSA and HSA Options

Free Access to Teladoc

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Unlimited Vacation Days

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent preferred.
• Two years of accounting experience including full-cycle AP.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and expense reports.
• Prepare and reconcile premium cash receipts and journal entries.
• Collaborate with other departments regularly.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

General Ledger System

Attention to Detail

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Two years of accounting experience

Job description

We are looking for an Associate Accountant to join a specialty insurance company built on experience. This position will be responsible for various tasks including accounts payable, accounts receivables, expense report processing, journal entries, reconciliation, research, and month-end close. While this position is remote, candidates located in the Dallas Fort-Worth area are strongly preferred.

Upland Capital Group, Inc. is an AM Best rated “A-” VIII specialty property/casualty insurer headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Through its wholly owned insurance carrier, Upland Specialty Insurance Company, the company markets, underwrites and services specialty insurance products in select markets to include excess transportation, construction casualty, excess casualty, primary general liability, excess public entity, professional liability errors and omissions as well as excess cyber liability.

We focus on “old school” underwriting as a craft, add “new school” analytics and technology, and encourage a gritty, growth mindset among people called “we entrepreneurs.”

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

• Process the Company’s accounts payable
• Record and pay expense report activity
• Prepare and Reconcile Premium Cash Receipts
• Assist with various journal entries
• Prepare and record cash deposits
• This position will interact and collaborate with other departments regularly

Other Essential Duties include but not limited:

• Prepare journal entries for daily and monthly financial transactions to the general ledger
• Reconcile and prepare detailed reconciliations of Company’s balance sheet accounts
• Maintain procedures for assigned tasks and update periodically as controls are implemented
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Working knowledge of a major general ledger system
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work independently, self-directed, and takes initiative
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent preferred
• Two years of accounting experience including full-cycle AP or equivalent combination of education and experience

Disclosures:

Pay Estimate: $45,000 - $65,000/year

Other compensation: annual incentive program

Benefits: health insurance including FSA and HSA options and free access to Teladoc, vision, dental, disability and life insurance, parental leave, responsible time off (unlimited vacation days without an accrual system), paid sick time as required by law, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program.

Anticipated close date: April 21, 2025