Accounting Associate

Looking for a professional with accounting and/or bookkeeping experience. Opportunity is in Rutherford NJ and candidate would need to report to the office. We are open to part-time work or full-time, W2 or 1099. We are also flexible with work hours. This is a great opportunity for empty nesters or candidates looking to get back into corporate America after time away.
Job Summary:
TPA firm seeks candidates who should possess a minimum of 5 years of experience with the attributes to further develop and promote best practices and process.
This is a unique opportunity for a detail oriented and computer savvy Accounting Associate to assist with the back-office accounting functions at a growing organization. You will be able to work with an exceptional team to keep the organization operating in an efficient and organized manner!
Responsibilities:
Responsible for day-to-day management of client escrow accounts, to include:

• Monitoring daily funding levels to ensure enough capacity to issue pending/upcoming payments; interact with clients to arrange additional funding when necessary
• Issuing checks and other payments (i.e. wire transfers, ACH)
• Analyze incoming payments to correctly record items
• Reconciling bank accounts to internal systems and loss reports
• Providing detailed client reporting (monthly and ad-hoc)
• Ensuring data integrity related to financial records in core systems
• Responding to client and internal inquiries promptly, professionally and efficiently
• Build effective electronic correspondence that engages an effective partnership
• Review current processes and systems. Recommend upgrades or alternative solutions to improve efficiency and ensure long-term sustainability
• Special projects as assigned

Key requirements:

• The successful candidate should have a general accounting experience and or a BS/BA degree in accounting, finance or business
• 5 years of accounting/ bookkeeping experience
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage time and be able to multitask in an ever-changing environment
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with co-workers, management, and internal/external customers
• Excel knowledge
• Strong analytical, problem solving and technical skills
• Solid attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities and manage time effectively

Company Overview:
Raphael & Associates is a third-party claims administrator and independent claims adjusting company internationally recognized for exceptional service. We understand the importance of adapting to the demands of a dynamic market and we tailor our services to our client’s specific needs. As a claim’s organization, what we do is complex. Our mission is simple: to provide outstanding service, retain extraordinary professionals, and utilize the best technology in the industry!
As a leading organization in the industry, we offer dynamic and challenging opportunities to individuals who want to make a difference. We value camaraderie, vision, a passion for excellence, creativity, and a “roll-up-your-sleeves, get it done” mentality. We are searching for experienced, energetic, creative, and self-reliant professionals for exciting career opportunities!
Benefits and Perks:
​​We are an organization that recognizes and appreciates hard work! We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including salary, bonus, paid time off, medical/dental/vision/life insurance and 401k (with matching!). Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to work directly alongside an extraordinary and dedicated team to grow a critical function within a dynamic, growing company.