Staff Accountant

C. Winchell Agency, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established insurance firm in New Jersey is seeking an agency accounting professional to manage receivables and payables. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in insurance accounting and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. The role involves resolving discrepancies, assisting with bank reconciliations, and providing input for best practices.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of insurance accounting experience within the Property and Casualty Insurance industry.
• Criminal background check required.
• Self-starter, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage processing of receivables and payables.
• Assist in bank reconciliations and certain tax filings.
• Provide input into best practices and efficiencies.

Skills

Insurance accounting experience

Proficiency in MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, Finance, or Insurance

Job description

Responsibilities

Come join this established and growing firm! Our client is seeking an agency accounting professional to manage the processing of receivable and payables to include resolving discrepancies while working with employees, vendors and banks ensuring the proper posting, payment and accounting of transactions. Will post payments and receipts to customer accounts, assisting in bank reconciliations and certain tax filings. The successful candidate will be trained in the company processes and be expected to provide input into best practices and efficiencies.

Qualifications

3-5 years of insurance accounting experience within the Property and Casualty Insurance industry. Must be proficient with MS Office. Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, Finance, or Insurance. Experience in the insurance industry helpful but not necessary. The position requires a criminal background check. Must be a self-starter and able to work independently.
Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to evaluate current process and suggest improvements. Proven ability to organize and manage time to meet specific deadlines. Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills. Critical thinking and service orientation. Problem solving. Ability to follow through and to communicate to others. Ability to interact with others on a daily basis.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and General Business

Industries

• Insurance and Accounting