Data Steward

Encova Insurance; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 55,132 - 88,210; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan - 100% company match up to 7%

Flexible Work Arrangements - Hybrid and remote

Job summary

Encova Insurance is seeking a Data Steward in Charleston, WV, to manage accounting and insurance policy systems. This role entails monitoring data quality, resolving issues, and assisting in the month-end close process.

The position requires a four-year degree in accounting or a related field, effective communication skills, and proficiency in tools like Excel and Business Objects. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, and a flexible hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• A four-year college degree is required, ideally in accounting, finance, data science or management information systems.
• Interest in CPA, CITP or CISA credentials is preferred.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and resolve issues with accounting and insurance policy systems.
• Develop understanding of property and casualty insurance.
• Post journal entries and assist in month-end close process.

Skills

Accounting principles

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Business Objects

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Science or Management Information Systems

Tools

Tableau

Microsoft Access

Job description

The salary range for this job posting is $55,132.00 - $88,210.00 annually + bonus + benefits. Pay Type: Salary

The above represents the full salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay and job title, we'll consider your location, education, experience, and other job‑related factors, and will fall within the stated range. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

Encova Insurance has an opening for a Data Steward for either our Columbus, Ohio or Charleston, WV location. This role will work a flexible hybrid schedule with day/s in office each week and you must reside within a reasonable commute to the office location.

Residence Requirements

Encova is only able to employ associates who reside and work within specific U.S. states. Our current policies are based on the laws in states in which we are registered for payroll. Our current footprint includes: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin.

The Data Steward is responsible for monitoring and resolving issues with various accounting and insurance policy and claims administration systems. This position will assist in system setups as well as data quality and record processing. This position will participate in projects assigned to maintain key controls within the department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure proper recording and reporting of insurance information systems based on statutory accounting principles.
• Develop an understanding of property and casualty insurance and assist with research, analysis, and implementation of data fixes to ensure proper reporting. Identify potential problems, inefficiencies or risk and work with higher‑level staff to resolve them.
• Daily posting of journal entries and related reconciliation reports for policy, claim, commission and miscellaneous insurance and corporate information systems.
• Understand rules, regulations, and procedures for systematically handling work.
• Perform account reconciliations for assigned asset, liability, and expense accounts to ensure the accuracy of financial reports and to safeguard the assets of the Company.
• Run and modify existing reports from financial reporting systems including the core insurance system, general ledger, business objects, and other online data access points.
• Post journal entries, allocations and required supporting computations and assist other areas with this function.
• Complete selected elements of the month‑end close process.
• Review, maintain and approve all vendor records in keeping with established procedures and controls.
• Assist with reconciliation of potential issues and exceptions relating to the cash process and reporting and working with other areas to resolve.
• Assist with PBC items for the company's annual audit.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Identify areas of inefficiency to streamline results.
• Be part of specialized project teams to achieve accounting department's goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• A four‑year college degree is required; with a major in accounting, finance, data science or management information systems strongly preferred.
• Interest in progressing towards CPA, CITP or CISA is preferred, though not required.
• Ability to learn and understand various software applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access and specialize insurance software as assigned.
• Possess the ability to use technical tools to perform analysis and create efficiencies in reporting with a preference for Business Objects and Tableau.
• Understand and access various data sources, using available reporting tools, to meet compliance, and accounting requirements and operational reporting needs.
• Works well in a highly skilled team environment, has a readiness to learn new technology, and a profit‑minded perspective are essential.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

This position has been evaluated in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Encova Insurance makes every effort to reasonably accommodate disabilities to permit performance of the essential functions and candidates who need such accommodation are encouraged to seek it. This description reflects the nature and level of work performed by associates in this position. It is not an all‑inclusive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required. It provides an accurate overview of the work and skills needed to perform this position. Because job content may change from time to time, Encova Insurance reserves the right to add and/or delete functions from this job as it deems necessary for business reasons.

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company‑provided life and income protection plans
• Eligibility to participate in a company incentive bonus program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - 100% company match up to 7% on annual salary
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
• Flexible Work Arrangements - Hybrid and remote depending on the role

Encova Insurance is an EOE/E‑Verify employer.