Associate Accountant AP Specialist

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

Job summary

Upland Capital Group, Inc., a leading insurer in Dallas, seeks an Associate Accountant to join its Finance department. The role involves managing accounts payable, preparing financial reports, and ensuring accurate accounting practices while working independently. The company values both 'old school' underwriting and modern analytics to foster a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Health insurance including FSA and HSA options

Unlimited vacation days

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Two years of accounting experience preferred.
• Full-cycle accounts payable experience or equivalent mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable including vendor information and payments.
• Prepare journal entries for financial transactions.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain procedures.

Skills

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong knowledge of accounting principles

Exceptional organizational skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Major general ledger system

Job description

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.”

As an Excess and Surplus (E &S) carrier, we face unique and interesting problems every day. We are seeking an Associate Accountant to join our Finance department.

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.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

• Process the Company’s accounts payable, including:
  • Maintain vendor information and collect W-9 forms
  • Prepare and maintain 1099 vendor filings on an annual basis
  • Process invoices from receipt through payment
  • Coordinate and post wire transfer payments, check runs and ACH payments
  • Research and resolve discrepancies or other payment issues with vendors
  • Maintain accurate records for all accounts payable transactions and support audit processes as needed
  • Familiar with the Escheatment process.
• Record and pay expense report activity in compliance with company policy
• Prepare and Reconcile Premium Cash Receipts
• Prepare and record various cash deposits including Premium Receipts.
• 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 and contribute to process improvements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong knowledge of accounting and account payables principles
• Working knowledge of a major general ledger system
• Exceptional organization skills with attention to detail
• Must have the ability to work independently, self directed and takes initiative with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is preferred but not required
• 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, approved 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: June 30, 2025