Staff Accountant
$75,000–$90,000 year
HybridMount Prospect, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable by reviewing bank payments for accuracy, leading collection efforts on overdue balances, and updating collections spreadsheets biweekly. Enter payments into accounting software, run month-end reports, reconcile workpapers, and initiate Electronic Funds Transfer for commission payments. Make journal entries for commissions, refunds, fees, and chargebacks, then print and email agency statements. Review invoices to confirm accuracy before issuing expense checks and ensure financial data complies with professional and regulatory standards. Identify and implement process improvements while collaborating with other units to analyze relevant information.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years experience in accounts payable and/or receivable
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially advanced Excel skills with V-Look Ups and Pivot Tables
- Strong work ethic and ability to innovate
- Responsible and conscientious nature
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Analytical aptitude
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills to interact with agents and varying levels of management and staff
- Team player with ability to work independently after training with little to no supervision
- Insurance company accounting experience including statutory accounting principles
- BA/BS degree in Accounting
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with QuickBooks
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