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We're seeking a detail oriented Accountant, Operations to support financial reporting, reconciliations, cash management, and expense administration. Strong preference will be given to candidates with Concur experience, including administration, auditing, and employee support. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on financial accuracy, controls, and operational efficiency.
This role will work a hybrid schedule at our either our Columbus, Ohio or Charleston, WV location. We can hire at multiple seniority levels depending on candidate qualifications. The compensation range shown is inclusive of the Accountant, Operations and the Intermediate level roles. The role in this posting is for the Accountant, Operations.
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Encova is only able to employ associates who reside and work within specific U.S. states. Our current policies are based on the laws in states in which we are registered for payroll. Our current footprint includes:
Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin.
JOB OBJECTIVE:
The Accountant, Operations is responsible for the preparation of daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger entries. This position analyzes and maintains accounting records as well as performs associated account reconciliations. This role researches and resolves any potential issues to ensure the accuracy of our financial information. This position participates in projects as assigned to maintain key controls within the department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ensure proper recording and reporting based on statutory accounting principles.
- Develop an understanding of compliance and statutory rules pertaining to the area and assist with research, analysis, and implementation of changes into the teams’ processes to ensure proper reporting. Identify potential problems, inefficiencies or risk and work with higher-level staff to resolve them.
- Daily analysis and journal entries relating to the operating cash accounts and generate appropriate reporting needed by management to ensure adequate cash flow.
- Administration, Maintenance, review and audit of all employee expense reports and the core system. Preparation of journal entries, payroll and fleet reporting, monthly account reconciliations, and reporting.
- Understand rules, regulations, and procedures for systematically handling work.
- Perform account reconciliations for assigned asset, liability, and expense accounts to ensure the accuracy of financial reports and to safeguard the assets of the Company.
- Run and modify existing reports from financial reporting systems including the core insurance system, general ledger, business objects, and other online data access points.
- Prepare and record journal entries and required supporting computations and assist other areas with this function.
- Complete selected elements of the month-end close process.
- Review and preparation of specific supplementary reporting.
- Review, maintain and approve all vendor records in keeping with established procedures and controls.
- Determine potential issues and exceptions relating to the cash process and reporting and working with other areas to resolve,
- Assist with PBC items for the company’s annual audit.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Identify areas of inefficiency to streamline results.
- Be part of specialized project teams to achieve accounting department’s goals.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
A four-year college degree with a major in accounting or finance is preferred. Interest in progressing towards CPA is preferred, though not required. This position also requires an ability to learn and understand Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Statutory Accounting Principles and familiarity with various software applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Possess the ability to use technical tools to perform analysis and create efficiencies in reporting. Understand and access various data sources, using available reporting tools, to meet compliance, and accounting requirements and operational reporting needs. Work well in a highly skilled team environment, learn new technology, good oral and written communication skills, and a profit-minded perspective are essential.
This position has been evaluated in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Encova Insurance makes every effort to reasonably accommodate disabilities to permit performance of the essential functions and candidates who need such accommodation are encouraged to seek it. This description reflects the nature and level of work performed by associates in this position. It is not an all-inclusive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required. It provides an accurate overview of the work and skills needed to perform this position. Because job content may change from time to time, Encova Insurance reserves the right to add and/or delete functions from this job as it deems necessary for business reasons.
Ready to join our team?
At Encova Insurance, we firmly believe that our associates drive our company's success by delivering unrivaled service to our customers. With success in mind, we make an ongoing effort to provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating, and financially rewarding opportunities. Join us to discover a work experience where you can learn and grow to your fullest potential.
What you can expect from us
In addition to a competitive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and growth of our associates. Available benefits (subject to any policy or plan changes) include, but are not limited to:
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Company-provided life and income protection plans
Eligibility to participate in a company incentive bonus program
401(k) Retirement Plan - 100% company match up to 7% on annual salary
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
Flexible Work Arrangements - Hybrid and remote depending on the role
We believe that happy, healthy associates are the foundation of great work. Join us and thrive both professionally and personally.
Encova Insurance is an EOE/E-Verify employer.
#LI-Hybrid#LI-LP1Skills Required
- Ability to learn and understand Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory Accounting Principles
- Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and participating in month-end close
- Experience with cash management, expense administration, payroll and fleet reporting
- Administration, maintenance, review, and audit of employee expense reports (Concur) and related support
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, BusinessObjects and core financial/general ledger systems
- Ability to use technical tools to perform analysis and create efficiencies in reporting
- Strong analytical, oral and written communication skills; ability to work in a team environment
- Four-year degree in accounting or finance
- Interest in progressing toward CPA certification
- Must reside and be eligible to work in one of the employer's listed U.S. states
Encova Insurance Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Encova Insurance and has not been reviewed or approved by Encova Insurance.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is described as comprehensive, with preventive services covered at 100%. The overall package is often considered good or in line, which supports total compensation perceptions.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan is offered, with mentions of a notable employer match. Retirement benefits are viewed as a strong component that enhances overall rewards.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A wellness program offers premium discounts and access to resources such as a 24/7 HQ gym, instructor-led classes, and partial gym reimbursement. These lifestyle offerings help reinforce the perceived value of the total package.
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What We Do
Encova Insurance provides commercial insurance, including workers’ compensation, as well as auto, home and life insurance. A super-regional carrier ranked in the top 20 mutual insurance companies in the United States, Encova includes more than 1,200 associates writing in 28 states and the District of Columbia, premiums in excess of $1 billion, a surplus in excess of $1.46 billion and assets in excess of $4.1 billion. The group markets insurance solutions through more than 2,000 independent agencies in the Midwest, Northeast and South.
