One of the premier MGAs in Long Island is looking for a talented accountant. This growing organization is looking for a self-starter to help them to the next level, if you are looking for a great company and a place to grow this is the organization for you.
Essential Duties and Functions: include the following; other duties may be assigned as needed:
Accounts payable reconciliations and payments on a timely basis to carriers and agencies
Process agent and finance company refunds, reviewing each for accuracy/validity
Monitor and resolve agency and carrier issues
Assist with month end closing
Training and development of future staff accountants
Assist with audits agencies receive from carriers.
Prepare correspondence as needed within the department
Perform such other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time - quite often on short notice
Maintain accounting controls by following accounting policies and procedures
Manage email in a timely manner ensuring maintained on a daily basis including same day replies
Perform a variety of special projects as directed
Key Business Measures
Completion of assignments in accurate and timely manner
Ability to work with a team in a professional manner
Timeliness and accuracy of required reports
Timeliness and accuracy of monthly financial close
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws regarding accounting, finances and taxation
Technical accounting skills
Competencies
Planning/organizing-the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
Interpersonal skills-the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
Oral communication-the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and demonstrates group presentation skills.
Written communication-the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.
Problem solving-the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully and maintains confidentiality.
Quality control-the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
Required
Preferred
Job Industries
Other
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Software Development
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