Staff Accountant

Signers National group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Signers National is seeking an accounting professional to join our finance team in New York, NY. You will manage daily cash receipts, record commissions, process payables, and oversee monthly and year-end close activities. The ideal candidate has 2023 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong Excel skills.

Insurance industry knowledge and experience with IMS or NetSuite are a plus. Join Signers National as we pursue process improvements and data accuracy in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 22 years of accounting experience, preferably in insurance.
• Bachelor7s degree in accounting or related field.
• Knowledge of premium trust accounting.
• Experience with an MGA and IMS or similar system.
• Excellent Excel proficiency and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Apply daily cash receipts from agents and insurance carriers.
• Record direct bill commissions accurately.
• Process daily accounts payable invoices to vendors and carriers.
• Administer monthly commission payments to agents.
• Process monthly return premium invoices.
• Monitor and follow up on accounts receivables collections.
• Assist in processing and reconciling tax payments
• Complete month bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
• Support day-to-day accounting operations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Analyze and report on weekly cash flow needs.
• Post monthly journal entries.
• Ensure accurate data entry and maintain accounting records.
• Participate in process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Perform other accounting duties or projects as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor7s degree in accounting

Tools

IMS

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Signers National is a leading insurance platform that provides a range of brokerage and underwriting services to organizations of all sizes. Starting in 2008 as a small retail broker focused on nonprofit & human service organizations, Signers has since expanded its portfolio to include commercial real estate and transportation. Signers is a socially conscious organization boasting an amazing culture of relentless grit and continuous improvement. We go to work every day to positively affect people's lives, and we strive to do the same for our employees.

Responsibilities

• Apply daily cash receipts from agents and insurance carriers.
• Record direct bill commissions accurately.
• Process daily accounts payable invoices to vendors and carriers.
• Administer monthly commission payments to agents.
• Process monthly return premium invoices.
• Monitor and follow up on accounts receivables collections.
• Assist in processing and reconciling tax payments
• Complete month bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
• Support day-to-day accounting operations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Analyze and report on weekly cash flow needs.
• Post monthly journal entries.
• Ensure accurate data entry and maintain accounting records.
• Participate in process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Perform other accounting duties or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of accounting experience; insurance industry experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Strong knowledge of premium trust accounting.
• Experience with an MGA (Managing General Agency) preferred.
• Experience with IMS or another Agency Management System.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to use initiative and good judgement in accomplishing tasks with minimal errors/Must possess critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to identify and implement process efficiencies.
• Knowledge of NetSuite is a plus.

Signers is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Signers is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Signers will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We believe that variety in experience makes us stronger as individuals, as communities, and as a company. Fostering an environment where all employees feel empowered to bring their authentic self to work is our priority