About Canal Insurance
Canal Insurance Company specializes in insurance for commercial trucking and specialty transportation operations. Canal was founded in 1939 and is located in Greenville, South Carolina. At Canal, we recognize that our success would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of our employees. We know that happiness and productivity go hand in hand, and to that end, we consciously cultivate a culture that enables us to recruit and retain the very best talent in the business.
A Culture with YOU in Mind
- Located in beautiful downtown Greenville, SC
- Career growth & advancement opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Employee referral program
- Casual dress code
- Innovation-focused & customer-centric
- 80+ years of industry expertise
- Committed to giving back to our community
- Unquestioned integrity and commitment
Benefits at Canal
- Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- 401(k) plan with company match up to 6%
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Generous PTO Plan
Senior Accountant
Job Summary: The Senior Accountant position is responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of more significant areas of the GAAP and statutory financial reporting and controls is expected to independently respond to questions and inquiries, investigate and resolve reporting issues, and provide support to the other Finance department professionals.
Major Accountabilities:
- Prepare and review internal statutory and GAAP financial statements in accordance with accounting standard requirements
- Prepare and review quarterly and annual statutory filings including schedules, notes, and disclosures
- Responsible for monthly general ledger journal entries, reconciliation of accounts and other accounting operational activities
- Collaborate with internal teams on accounting policies, controls, and process improvements.
- Assist with projects which may include reporting enhancements, software changes and upgrades, and automation.
- Support the corporate tax accounting functions including the preparation and compilation of documentation needed for internal reporting, tax preparation and filings, and external audits.
- Provide training, development, and support to other Finance team professionals
- Perform other duties as assigned by Management
Competencies: Included in the following section are competencies related to this position. Competencies may include core, position specific, and leadership competencies.
Core Competencies:
Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customer in mind Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
- Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
- Organizational Perspective: Demonstrates an understanding of the link between one’s own job responsibilities and overall organizational goals and needs, and performs one’s own job with the broader goals in mind. Demonstrates understanding of the overall business – its goals, purpose, functions, competition, etc – which helps increase employee commitment and interest.
- Ethics and Values: Adheres to an appropriate (for the setting) and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; practices what he/she preaches.
Position Specific Competencies:
- Analytical Thinking: Builds a logical approach to address problems, opportunities or to manage the situation at hand by using own knowledge and experience yet is willing to call upon other information or people as necessary. Undertakes a complex task by breaking it down into manageable parts in a systematic, detailed way.
- Informing: Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and feel good about being a member of a team, unit, and/or the organization; provides individuals information so they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information
- Attention to Detail: Ensures that all important details of situations are attended to. Develops and follows systems/processes to keep things in order. Reviews completed work to ensure accuracy and completeness. Requests assistance when needed.
- Organizing: Can line up needed support (people, material) to get things done. Can coordinate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal. Uses resources effectively and efficiently. Arranges information and files in a useful manner.
Leadership Competencies:
- Coaching for Development: Fosters long-term learning and development of others through coaching and mentoring. Focuses on development rather than just training.
- Strategic Orientation: Views operational activity as a part of a long range vision and strategy. Thinks in future oriented terms, aligning priorities to strategic goals. Spends time learning about the industry.
Qualifications:
Education/Training Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
- CPA or CPA-eligible required
Experience/Specialized Skills:
- Public accounting experience strongly preferred
- Minimum 3 years of accounting experience
- Financial statement preparation
- High proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Strong organizational skills
- Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
Special Considerations:
Physical Requirements: Constant use of vision, hearing, and communication (oral and written in person and via telephone). Frequent concentration, standing, walking, handling, reaching, and grasping. Occasional bending, kneeling and lifting (up to 25 lbs.) Heavy use of computer and office equipment.
Travel/Hours of Service: Occasional travel may be required. Periodic work outside of standard business hours or on weekends may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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What We Do
Canal Insurance Company specializes in insurance for commercial trucking and specialty transportation operations since 1939. It distributes its products nationwide through select professional general agents. Canal provides comprehensive insurance products and services including auto liability, motor truck cargo, physical damage, trucker’s general liability coverages and risk management services. Canal Insurance Company is located in Greenville, SC, and continues to grow through the knowledge and commitment of its employees.
