Accountant

Central Austin Independent Insurance Agency

Accountant

Austin, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Company parties

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    We are currently seeking a highly motivated and driven accountant with 5+ years of experience. This position requires you to have comprehensive expertise in all accounting processes, strong communication skills, and the ability to create trust with owners. If you have a proven track record of excellent customer service, professionalism, and exceptional accounting skills you could be a great addition to our team.

    Responsibilities

    Ensure all transactions involved in the complete accounting cycle for an insurance office are recorded with utmost accuracy.

    Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules monthly.

    Reconcile bank statements.

    Ensure accounting best practices and company policies are maintained.

    Perform customer service functions by answering client accounting questions and requests.

    Perform other tasks as assigned.

    Tasks to include::

    Payroll, employer and employee benefit administration

    401k, and HSA contributions

    Audit producer commissions. EOY 1099s

    Accounts payable and receivable

    Reconcile direct and agency bill statements

    Review of General Ledger and journal entry

    Manage and implement budget

    Assist in company financial and personnel decisions

    Hire staff for all Texas locations

    Annual employee reviews and write benefit statements

    Negotiate with vendors including company benefits

    Setup and maintain company accounts

    Human Resource

    Qualifications

    4-year degree preferred.

    5+ years experience in Accounting/Bookkeeping (or combination of education and experience).

    Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-service focus.

    Complete working knowledge of accounting cycle and bank reconciliations and insurance accounting processes.

    Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail, accuracy, and multi-tasking is essential.

    Ability to use PC and widely used software packages, including spreadsheets (Excel).

    Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively within a team.

    Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from the manager to accomplish objectives.

    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    Must have the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients.

    Ability to learn industry-specific software programs.

    Ability to work and react quickly in a fast-paced environment.