Junior Financial Analyst

2 weeks ago

Houston, Texas, United States GSFSGroup Full time

EMBRACING OUR PRINCIPLES
All team members are guided by Our Principles. Our Principles serve as the cohesive foundation of our organization. We are committed to ensuring that every decision we make and every action we take reflects Our Principles.

We believe that implementing Our Principles fosters enduring advantages for all our employees, stakeholders, and the communities we serve.


Overview:

The Junior Financial Analyst will utilize accounting standards and methodologies to evaluate financial data, generate precise and timely financial reports and statements, and uphold proper accounting control measures.

The Junior Financial Analyst will deliver comprehensive accounting services; guarantee that all financial information is recorded accurately and punctually in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Statutory Accounting Standards as established by the NAIC, and organizational policies.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage cash posting and daily accounts receivable tasks, along with associated reconciliations.
  • Calculate and prepare funding requests and journal entries for commissions and related items as necessary and within designated timelines.
  • Investigate and resolve commission-related inquiries and other client issues within an agreed timeframe, striving to deliver exceptional customer service.
  • Facilitate the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing of the general ledger for assigned entities.
  • Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations, including recurring entries for month-end close, consulting with the Senior Manager regarding materiality decisions on close entries.
  • Maintain well-organized documentation for journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • As part of the reconciliation process, assess the reasonableness of balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure all necessary entries are recorded.
  • Calculate and prepare funding requests and journal entries for timely payment of commissions and related items.
  • Calculate and reconcile premium tax for designated states.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance forms for state regulations.
  • Assist in compiling ancillary audit schedules, audit footnotes, tax schedules, and tax forms.
  • Coordinate and communicate actions among affiliated companies.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned and may participate in or support project and process enhancement teams.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and leadership to leverage knowledge and experience to enhance processes, procedures, and the work environment, aiming to eliminate inefficiencies.

Carry out responsibilities in alignment with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, organizational policies, and applicable federal and state regulations.


Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position does not entail supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience:


A Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited institution is preferred, along with 3 years of relevant experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in insurance accounting is advantageous. Technical Proficiency – Applies current knowledge and skills essential for the role. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other required PC applications is necessary.


Essential Competencies:


Collaboration: Promotes and facilitates teamwork, pride, trust, and group identity, fostering commitment and team spirit to achieve common goals.

Influencing/Negotiating: Persuades others to accept recommendations, collaborates toward agreements, and negotiates to find mutually beneficial solutions.

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates competency in engaging with diverse departments with varying business needs and expectations.

Planning and Evaluation: Organizes tasks, sets priorities, and determines resource needs, establishing short- and long-term goals and strategies to achieve them.

Problem Solving: Identifies issues, assesses the accuracy and relevance of information, employs sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and makes informed recommendations.

Customer Service: Engages with clients to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve issues, and meet expectations, demonstrating a commitment to quality service.

Organizational Awareness: Understands the organization's mission and functions, effectively navigating its social, political, and technological systems.

Communication: Clearly articulates ideas and information to individuals or groups, facilitating open exchanges of ideas.

Self-Management: Demonstrates self-motivation, setting realistic personal goals and showing initiative and commitment to completing tasks on time.

To succeed in this role, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is preferred - either active or in progress.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required daily to analyze and interpret data, communicate effectively, and remain stationary for significant portions of the workday; frequently accessing, inputting, and retrieving information from computers and other office devices. The employee is regularly required to move about the office and corporate campus and may occasionally need to travel to other sites for business purposes. The employee must frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While the job is typically performed in an office setting, the employee may occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, areas with moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the office environment is generally quiet, but the employee may occasionally encounter loud noise levels.


TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Minimal travel is required for this position (up to 10% of the time and on a domestic basis).
GSFSGroup and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces by conducting pre-employment drug testing.

TOTAL REWARDS:

Our Total Rewards package is a vital part of how we acknowledge our employees' contributions as well as attract, retain, and reward the most qualified talent.

We are dedicated to providing a fair and competitive compensation structure that includes base pay and performance-based rewards, where applicable. Compensation is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, qualifications, and job-related requirements.

Our benefits encompass medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, retirement plans, paid leave, and much more. To learn more about these programs and many others, please explore our Benefits Page.

We are seeking candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States, without Sponsorship.

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