Accountant

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Farmington Hills, MI, USA
In-Office
Junior
Financial Services
The Role
Performs financial reporting and analysis, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, intercompany transactions, forecasting, and budget variance analysis. Communicates financial results, prepares periodic reporting packages, and supports process improvement initiatives. Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, at least two years of accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, strong Excel and analytical skills, and attention to detail.
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Responsibilities
  • Perform various financial reporting and analysis activities
  • Preparation of monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and inter-company transactions
  • Analyze trends in forecast and variances to budget
  • Effectively communicate financial outcomes and results of analysis performed
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives and other projects, as assigned
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
  • 2+ years of accounting experience required
  • Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and experience in preparation of periodic financial reporting packages
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines, detail-orientated
  • Strong excel and analytical skills 
  • Insurance industry experience is not required

Benefits

  • Competitive base compensation
  • Employer paid continuing education courses and designations via access to Kaufman Institute
  • Health and welfare benefits including medical, vision and dental
  • 401K with employer match
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Access to Kaufman Wellness Program
  • Flexible and hybrid work options
About Our Company

H.W. Kaufman Group is a powerful global network of companies dedicated to shaping the future of insurance. With thousands of dedicated professionals across an extensive network of over 60 offices around the world, we lead by offering innovative solutions that are at the forefront of the industry. We are privately owned and thus free from the influence of Wall Street. This allows us the ability to adapt to constantly fluctuating market conditions. From brokerage, underwriting and real estate to claims, loss control and risk management services, our depth of services is unrivaled.


Equal Opportunity Employer

The H.W. Kaufman Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.


In addition, Kaufman will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.


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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • 2+ years of accounting experience
  • Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
  • Experience preparing periodic financial reporting packages
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Strong analytical skills
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The Company
HQ: Farmington Hills, MI
190 Employees
Year Founded: 1969

What We Do

At H.W. Kaufman Group, we are committed to providing unsurpassed service to insurance brokers, agents and carriers. Our mission is to make the lives of our broker and agent partners easier and more successful. We are fully dedicated to serving their unique challenges by providing access to coverage for difficult risks requiring innovative solutions on a regional, national, and international basis. Each of the distinct companies in Kaufman benefits from being a part of our global network. That collective connection allows us to better judge risk and provide the highest level of service to our clients and partners. More than 2,000 dedicated professionals worldwide constitute Kaufman's global network. We currently have an extensive network of over 60 offices across the globe dedicated to conducting business with the highest degree of integrity. And we are still growing – both domestically and internationally. Sponsor of 2016 PGA Champion, Jimmy Walker, 2012 U.S. Open Winner, Webb Simpson, and alternate captain and left wing of the 11-time Stanley Cup Champion Detroit Red Wings, Justin Abdelkader. Proud Partner of the Detroit Red Wings.

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