Staff Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Process daily cash receipts from agents and insurance carriers.

• Accurately record direct bill commissions.

• Handle daily accounts payable invoices for vendors and carriers.

• Manage monthly commission payments to agents.

• Process invoices for monthly return premiums.

• Monitor and follow up on collections of accounts receivable.

• Assist with the processing and reconciliation of tax payments.

• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations across various accounts.

• Support daily accounting operations.

• Assist with the closing processes at month-end and year-end.

• Analyze and report weekly cash flow requirements.

• Post journal entries on a monthly basis.

• Ensure precise data entry and maintain accounting records.

• Engage in process improvement and automation projects.

• Perform additional accounting tasks or projects as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 2-3 years of accounting experience; experience in the insurance sector is preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related discipline.

• Strong understanding of premium trust accounting.

• Experience with a Managing General Agency (MGA) is preferred.

• Familiarity with IMS or another Agency Management System.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to take initiative and exercise sound judgment in completing tasks with minimal errors; must possess critical thinking skills.

• Capability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.

• Proficient in identifying and implementing process efficiencies.

• Knowledge of NetSuite is an advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Supportive work environment that values collaboration.