Staff Accountant

Reposted 5 Days Ago
6 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Junior
Insurance
The Role
This position involves preparing bank reconciliations, financial reporting, assisting with tax returns, and supporting month-end closing processes.
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Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency:  English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

Responsible for assisting with the internal and external financial reporting for the company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below.  Specific activities may change from time to time. 

  • Respond to inquiries and provide analysis of financial information.
  • Analyze business and accounting processes for control and efficiency improvements.
  • Compiles, reviews, analyzes, and submits timely and accurate monthly reporting; these may include: pro-forma projections; income/expense or cash flow forecasts, variance analysis and explanations for financial statement line items; or summaries, charts and graphs of data to highlight key results. 
  • Ensures that source data is reliable, complete and documentation is maintained to support data integrity initiatives. 
  • Applies knowledge of best practices derived from experience to solve problems of higher operational or technical complexity by analyzing possible solutions using data analysis, experience, judgement and precedents.
  • Takes a new perspective on existing solutions to propose innovative solutions. 
  • Participates in monthly financial close, monthly forecasting and annual financial planning processes for accuracy and reasonableness, including entries for month-end close, general ledger reconciliations, forecast updates, and Plan development. 
  • Maintains necessary documentation of source data, ensuring adequate support of data integrity.
  • Maintains working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), building expertise related to assigned area of responsibility.
  • Prepare and maintain documentation of business unit processes and procedures.
  • Monitors financial performance for specified LOBs to detect unusual or significant changes in business trends and opportunities for improvement. 
  • Maintains a strong working relationship with supported business area to complete tasks and deliver high quality work. 
  • Maintains relationships with cross-functional departments to broaden knowledge and solve more complex situations.
  • Coordinate with internal and external audits and examinations (responses to External and Regulatory requests are to be made in collaboration with Accounting Policy). 
  • Assist in risk management governance and business continuity planning processes as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related degree
  • Two years of Staff Accounting experience
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to review information, make decisions, and manage time effectively with minimal to no supervision
  • Ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization and with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds
  • Strong customer service skills and the ability to take instruction well
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills
  • Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks, details, and interruptions
  • Strong computer skills
  • Ability to adhere to all organizational policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to take direction and then work independently to complete tasks while considering broader implications or necessary additional analysis
  • Ability to build consensus through communication and presentation of factual and relevant information.
  • Sound and logical decision-making abilities
  • Ability to work well with others in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
  • Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and other basic software products

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of CRC Group: At CRC Group, we're committed to supporting every aspect of teammates' well-being – physical, emotional, financial, social, and professional. Our best-in-class benefits program is designed to care for the whole you, offering a wide range of coverage and support. Eligible full-time teammates enjoy access to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance; tax-advantaged savings accounts; and a 401(k) plan with company match. CRC Group also offers generous paid time off programs, including company holidays, vacation and sick days, new parent leave, and more. Eligible positions may also qualify for restricted stock units and/or a deferred compensation plan.

CRC Group supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. CRC Group is a Drug Free Workplace.

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The Company
HQ: Birmingham, Alabama
2,066 Employees
Year Founded: 1982

What We Do

CRC Group is one of the largest wholesale insurance distributors in the U.S.

CRC Group consists of three divisions, Commercial Solutions, Group & Individual Solutions, and Specialty Programs. The CRC Group family of brands includes CRC, TAPCO, Insurisk, CRC Programs, 5Star, The ABC Program, Negley, Professional Insurance Concepts, Pro-Praxis, SHU, Target, JH Blades, CRC Voluntary Benefits, Ethos Underwriting Services, and Hanleigh.

CRC Group’s insurance offerings and practice groups range from commercial property, casualty, professional lines, small business, transportation, environmental, construction, energy, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing & distribution, public entity, and real estate, to personal lines, disability, voluntary benefits, and more.

CRC Group has the largest collection of actionable data in the wholesale business and we are putting it to use to consistently deliver better outcomes and more efficient results for our clients. We leverage data to provide a better client experience through limits benchmarking reports, amendatory endorsements, comparison tools, form review library, and property risk assessment reports. We have unveiled the REDY platform, which uses data and analytics to help clients win. In addition, we offer products exclusively available from CRC Group through our Insurisk brand. Our Claims Advocacy team is another way we strive to enhance the client experience, our dedicated team is ready to assist even after the policy is placed, we are here to help in the event of a difficult claim, as well.

These are just some of the ways CRC Group is placing you first.

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