Accounting Clerk (Life)

Position Purpose: Apply principles of accounting to perform various accounting tasks, analyze financial information, prepare financial reports and assist management with projects as needed. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

· Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions, and completes general ledger reconciliations. 

· Prepares various banking transactions including incoming & outgoing ach and wire transactions. 

· Prepares daily fast funding transactions, system imports & corresponding reconciliations.

· Prepares bank reconciliations daily for multiple bank accounts, research outstanding items & maintain and research the outstanding checklist to keep list current.

· Prepare & file premium tax filings and reconcile associated accounts monthly

· Ensures that all deadlines are met in accordance with the closing dates set by management. 

· This list of responsibilities may not be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as needed. 

· A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is recommended but not required

· Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures. 

· Prefer 1-3 years of experience in a financial environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

· Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel. 

· Able to work with a minimum of supervision while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with the accounting team and employees in other departments. 

· Strong work ethic and emphasis on attention to details.

· Adaptability and flexibility.

· Commitment to continuous learning. 

· Analytical problem-solving ability.

· Ability to work well under pressure and within short deadlines.

· Ability to handle confidential information.

· Maintains prompt and regular attendance. 

· Required to work extra hours as needed (with prior authorization), especially during year-end (January and February), may include some Saturdays.