The Role
The Staff Accountant will support daily accounting operations, prepare journal entries, assist in financial reporting, and manage account reconciliations using Workday Financials.
Summary Generated by Built In
Distinguished is a leading national insurance Program Manager providing specialized insurance programs to brokers and agents with specific expertise in Real Estate, Community Associations, Hospitality, Fine Art/Collectibles, Executive Lines, Environmental, Surety, Restaurants, and more. Distinguished partners with a select group of highly rated insurance companies to provide exclusive programs to our national network of 4,000 agencies and brokerages. You will have an opportunity to work with an energetic, passionate team that is committed to growth by helping our customers trading partners grow their businesses and building a best-in class system, as well as a great place to work.
We are seeking a detail‑oriented Staff Accountant to support day‑to‑day accounting operations within our Accounting & Finance team. This role assists with core accounting activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting support, and Workday Financials processes while gaining exposure to budgeting and forecasting.
RESPONSIBILITIES
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
LOCATION
COMPENSATION AND PERKS
CORE VALUES
Our Core Values define our business. At Distinguished Programs you will achieve goals focused on the best interest of our customer. INTEGRITY plays a crucial role in the way Distinguished does business. INNOVATION enables us to remain an industry trendsetter. You will be involved in projects that advance our products, processes, and people! You will collaborate with leaders in the organization and build RELATIONSHIPS with your colleagues, carriers and customers. Capitalize on your interests and strengths to drive an enrichment focused path allowing your determination to launch your career in an industry of endless opportunities. Bring your passion to the work you do, the people you impact and the success we ACHIEVE together. Acceptance and appreciation for diversity and inclusion are at our core.
We are seeking a detail‑oriented Staff Accountant to support day‑to‑day accounting operations within our Accounting & Finance team. This role assists with core accounting activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting support, and Workday Financials processes while gaining exposure to budgeting and forecasting.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare routine journal entries and assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities
- Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances
- Maintain accurate financial records and support general ledger activities
- Assist with audit requests by compiling documentation and preparing support schedule
- Support budgeting and forecasting data collection and template updates
- Partner with team members to consolidate financial information and monitor spending trends
- Help prepare variance analyses and periodic financial reports
- Utilize Workday Financials for reporting, data entry, and process improvements
- Assist in troubleshooting Workday issues and support enhancements under direction of senior team members
- Participate in Workday training and help educate teammates on basic system functionality
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 2+ years of accounting experience (internships or corporate accounting preferred)
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, lookups)
- Understanding of basic accounting principles and US GAAP
- Experience with budgeting/forecasting processes is a plus
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and handle multiple tasks
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
LOCATION
- NYC, hybrid schedule – 2-3 days in office
COMPENSATION AND PERKS
- $70,000-$85,000 base salary plus bonus. Salary commensurate with knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location
- Summer Fridays (Leave at 2:00PM all Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day)
- Great healthcare coverage including Medical, Vision, and Dental
- 401k with 4% company match. Immediately 100% vested
- Life, disability and supplemental insurance
- Growth and development opportunities
- Wellness Benefits including an Employee Assistance Program, Telemedicine, and Peloton App Digital Membership for 1 year (or if you have Peloton equipment, receive a 4-month waiver)
- Work/Life Balance with generous time off policy including PTO and paid holidays, Dependent Daycare flexible spending account, paid parental leave, a commuter account, and a sabbatical every 7 years
CORE VALUES
Our Core Values define our business. At Distinguished Programs you will achieve goals focused on the best interest of our customer. INTEGRITY plays a crucial role in the way Distinguished does business. INNOVATION enables us to remain an industry trendsetter. You will be involved in projects that advance our products, processes, and people! You will collaborate with leaders in the organization and build RELATIONSHIPS with your colleagues, carriers and customers. Capitalize on your interests and strengths to drive an enrichment focused path allowing your determination to launch your career in an industry of endless opportunities. Bring your passion to the work you do, the people you impact and the success we ACHIEVE together. Acceptance and appreciation for diversity and inclusion are at our core.
Top Skills
Excel
Workday Financials
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The Company
What We Do
Distinguished Programs is a national insurance Program Manager providing specialized insurance programs to brokers and agents with specific expertise in Real Estate, Community Associations, Hospitality and Restaurants. Our team has the knowledge and experience needed to help brokers and agents look like experts when they sell. We are there, every step of the way from quoting to claims. Need help? We’ll be there. Distinguished provides a wide range of competitive property and liability programs for: - Real Estate - Community Associations - Hospitality - Restaurants Through thoughtful innovation, steaming back to 1987, Distinguished Programs fosters growth and opportunities for our brokers, carriers and employees.
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