Staff Accountant

Job Description: Salary 80k to 90kOne 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.