Staff Accountant

Los Angeles, CA | On-Site | Accounting/Finance

Knight Insurance Group, a privately owned property & casualty group of insurance companies, has an exciting opportunity for a career-minded, detailed oriented individual to join a progressive and entrepreneurial insurance company with a friendly but fast-paced work environment.

Pay Range: $50,000- $70,000 Per Year. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable.

As an Accountant you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day accounts payable processing to ensure the accuracy of invoices and timely payments according to established policies/procedures. The selected candidate will provide support and information to the accounting/finance team in the areas of Accounts Payable, including data entry, payments, and 1099 reports. Must be a strong team player with a friendly, personable demeanor, effective communication, and able to work well within a close-knit accounting environment.

This is a full-time role in which you’ll report to the CFO. You must be willing to work onsite at the Los Angeles Corporate office.

What you’ll do as an Accountant?

• Bank reconciliation
• Check requests for appropriate coding, documentation, and approval prior to entry into the accounting system.
• Scan and bookmark checks. And create a daily check register.
• Match invoices to checks, obtain all signatures for checks and distribute checks accordingly.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
• Maintain daily file management.
• Daily Deposits
• Collect / follow up on W9 and manage 1099’s to IRS
• Perform month end Accounts Payable closing procedures to ensure all transactions are complete
• Assist with other duties and any special projects as assigned.

 Qualifications

What we look for in our Accountant?

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• 1+ years of general ledger reconciliation and accounting experience.
• Prior experience with medium volume Accounts Payable and Data Entry is a plus
• Expert level of proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other financial reporting tools
• Detail oriented and well-organized
• Ability to work in an environment requiring multi-tasking abilities
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills to work collegially and effectively with other members of the team and should be able to communicate successfully with affiliate companies
• Works well under pressure, accepts responsibility for own actions and follows through on commitments.

Benefits

What do we offer?

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life Insurance, LTD, and Flexible Spending Account
• 401K and Employee Stock Ownership Program (employer matching)
• Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement
• Career Path Opportunities
• Onsite Yoga, Pilates, Onsite Gym
• UKG Wallet (access to your pay before payday)
• Tickets at Work- Discounts on parks, museums, movie tickets and much more
• AT&T Wireless Discounts
• Midway Rent a Car- Rental car discounts
• Dell Member Purchase Program

Qualifications Skills Preferred MS Excel Expert Education Preferred Bachelors or better. Equal Opportunity Employer
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