Position Summary
The Staff Accountant supports day-to-day treasury and accounting activities, including bank reconciliations, account analysis, journal entries, audit documentation, and month-end close. This position helps maintain accurate financial records, resolves routine discrepancies, and follows established internal controls. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, proficient in Excel, and able to collaborate effectively while managing recurring deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare bank account and cash reconciliations in accordance with established procedures.
- Research and follow up on unreconciled items, variances, and routine account discrepancies.
- Prepare assigned balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
- Record treasury and accounting transactions accurately and on time.
- Prepare recurring and standard journal entries with appropriate support.
- Assist with month-end and quarter-end close activities.
- Compile supporting documentation for internal and external audit requests.
- Follow established internal controls and assist with ICFR and SOX compliance activities.
- Review account activity and escalate unusual items or trends.
- Use Excel functions, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and SUMIFS, to organize and analyze financial data.
- Maintain complete and organized accounting records and reconciliation support.
- Collaborate with treasury, accounting, and other departments to resolve questions and complete assigned work.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- One to three years of accounting experience, including internships or equivalent relevant experience.
- Working knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, and PivotTables.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Effective organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines, follow established procedures, and manage multiple assignments.
Preferred
- Experience with bank reconciliations, cash accounting, or treasury operations.
- Experience with enterprise resource planning or accounting system.
- Insurance industry experience.
- Familiarity with SOX, ICFR, or audit support activities.
Success Factors
- Produces accurate, timely, and well-supported work.
- Takes ownership of assigned tasks and follows through on open items.
- Asks questions, seeks clarification, and escalates issues appropriately.
- Maintains confidentiality and follows accounting policies and internal controls.
- Build productive working relationships and contribute positively to the team.
- Position Title: Staff Accountant – Treasury
- Reports To: Treasury Manager
- Experience Level: 1–3 Years of Accounting Experience
- Classification: Full-Time
Job description provided by Heritage Insurance.
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