Accounting Specialist

3 weeks ago


St Paul, United States North Risk Partners Full time

Job Type

Full-time

Description

North Risk partners is a fast-growing firm dedicated to serving the insurance and risk management needs of businesses and individuals. Our team consists of over 450 employees working across five stations, including Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska. North Risk's team is value-driven with a common mission of service.

At North Risk Partners, our #oneTEAM lives out #oneMISSION: to provide extraordinary service to our clients, to each other, and to our communities. Our team environments are designed to provide #oneTEAM members the opportunity to focus on collaborative relationships (client and team), variety from day-to-day and constant learning, and the tools and resources to learn and grow at work and in life.

The Accounting Specialist will be responsible for executing departmental policies, procedures, and general accounting functions on a Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") basis. You will play a major role in assisting senior Accounting Specialists and the Controller with day-to-day tasks and procedures associated with payroll processing. This is a great opportunity for an individual to not only build their career, but to help contribute to the growth and development of a growing agency.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support Account Managers with client balances, preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and ledgers
  • Process company disbursements and actively oversee banking transactions
  • Perform month-end and year-end closings and account analysis following tight deadlines
  • Complete state and federal filings, and prepare for audit processes
  • Implement internal financial controls and procedures
  • Receive, approve, code, and investigate client accounts payable invoices
  • Assist with tax research and corresponding state tax questions
  • Compile and prepare appropriate schedules, statements, and reports of a complex nature as requested
  • Process North Risk Partners insurance company direct bill commission statements
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITES:
  • Perform miscellaneous projects and complete various tasks as requested by management
Requirements

Education, Experience, and Certifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • 2-5 years of accounting work experience
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles
  • Demonstrated excellent verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail with ability to work in a fast-paced environment
BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS:
  • A role model for North Risk Partners' core values, mission, and desired culture
  • Demonstrate enthusiasm and a positive attitude
  • A self-starter who takes initiative to identify problems and lead by example
  • Effective oral and written communication skills to effectively represent North Risk Partners as an employer of choice
  • Ability to build strong, constructive relationships with a diverse range of clients, and organizational partners to discover common goals for a positive experience
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
  • Professionally and positively represent North Risk Partners to all coworkers, clients, and external stakeholders
  • A team player who collaborates and works well with his/her coworkers
  • A professional who demonstrates the ability to carry on a conversation with clients, Risk Advisors, and other coworkers within North Risk Partners


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