Staff Accountant

Integrity; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrity, a leading independent distributor of life, health and wealth insurance solutions, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Finance team. The role supports cash receipts, fixed assets, and the month-end close while collaborating across departments to ensure accuracy and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash receipts and revenue coding, reconcile deposits, and record entries in the correct period.
• Maintain fixed asset records and reconcile schedules to the GL; assist with personal property tax data.
• Support month-end close with journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Provide accounting operations support and participate in department initiatives as needed.
• Serve as backup for critical processes to ensure continuity.
• Act as change champion for process improvements and enhanced workflows.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and company-wide financial analyses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Thrives in fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

For more than 50 years, Ash Brokerage has been dedicated to impacting lives. We were founded on the power of relationships, and that still drives our culture today. Our team of almost 400 is the same service-centered culture as we were in 1971. Ash Brokerage works with financial professionals to help find, understand, and process insurance and retirement solutions to protect clients in every stage of life. As part of the Integrity family, we help people protect their life, health, and wealth for the good days ahead and make the most of what life brings.

On the Finance team, we enjoy connecting with all Ash departments to support this industry-leading organization. The Staff Accountant will be key in daily and monthly financial processes supporting the accounting function and serve as a resource and partner to the Finance team.

Responsibilities

As Staff Accountant, you will contribute to key financial processes that support the organization's continued growth and operational excellence. Success in this role will include the ability to:

• Manage the cash receipt and revenue coding process, including reviewing and reconciling deposits, ensuring accurate coding by carrier, revenue type, and line of business, and recording transactions in the appropriate accounting period. Partner with the Commissions team to resolve missing or unclear coding, prepare and upload entries to the accounting system, and complete timely reconciliations and month-end finalization.
• Maintain fixed asset records and reconcile fixed asset schedules to the general ledger. Support the annual personal property tax return process by compiling asset data, preparing calculations and supporting schedules, and coordinating timely review prior to filing.
• Support the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to established deadlines.
• Maintain accounting operations and provide support for miscellaneous projects and departmental initiatives as needed.
• Serve as a backup resource for critical accounting processes to ensure continuity and operational support.
• Act as a change champion by identifying opportunities for process improvement and assisting with the implementation of enhanced workflows.
• Provide support for financial analysis, company-wide initiatives, the annual budgeting process, and forecasting activities.

Education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required, along with one or more years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, U.S. GAAP, and Microsoft Excel is required.

Talents and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

About Integrity

Integrity is one of the nation's leading independent distributors of life, health and wealth insurance products. With a strong insurtech focus, we embrace a broad and innovative approach to serving agents and clients alike. Integrity is driven by a singular purpose: to help people protect their life, health and wealth so they can prepare for the good days ahead.

Integrity offers you the opportunity to start a career in a family-like environment that is rewarding and cutting edge. Why? Because we put our people first! At Integrity, you can start a new career path at company you'll love, and we'll love you back. We're proud of the work we do and the culture we've built, where we celebrate your hard work and support you daily. Joining us means being part of a hyper-growth company with tons of professional opportunities for you to accelerate your career. Integrity offers our people a competitive compensation package, including benefits that make work more fun and give you and your family peace of mind.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Integrity is committed to meeting Americans wherever they are - in person, over the phone or online. Integrity's employees support hundreds of thousands of independent agents who serve the needs of millions of clients nationwide. For more information, visit Integrity.com.

Integrity, LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, Integrity, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.