Accounting Specialist

2 weeks ago

Phoenix, Arizona, United States NFP Full time

About Us:

NFP, a subsidiary of Aon, is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Business Insurance and has received the prestigious 5-Star Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) award from Insurance Business magazine, along with the WORK180 employer endorsement. We are a team of consultative advisors dedicated to helping businesses and individuals worldwide tackle their most pressing risks, workforce challenges, wealth management, and retirement planning through tailored solutions and a people-first philosophy. For more information, please visit our website.

The Accounting Specialist will oversee all general ledger accounting activities for specific NFP West and Central Benefits, Wealth Management, and Retirement divisions. Key responsibilities will encompass the month-end close process, account reconciliations, discretionary accrual analysis, acquisition support, and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and NFP's accounting policies. The Accounting Specialist will also develop accounting policies and practices, ensuring adherence to GAAP and all relevant legal and regulatory standards. This role will collaborate with various departments within the organization (accounting, sales, operations, HR, technology, M&A, legal) to guarantee the accuracy and completeness of financial reporting. Additionally, this position will work closely with a team of satellite Accountants and Senior Accountants focused on the region's general ledger activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the month-end closing process in Lawson GL for various NFP West and Central region entities.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and NFP accounting policies.
  • Review and approve monthly general ledger account reconciliations, ensuring adequate support for balances.
  • Analyze and provide support for discretionary accruals.
  • Examine the monthly trial balance and clarify variances from previous periods.
  • Assist with system conversions for newly acquired entities, understanding accounting discrepancies and reconciling prior to conversion.
  • Prepare annual non-income tax returns (property, sales/use, asset, etc.) and assist the NFP Corporate tax department with annual income tax returns.
  • Support the Accounting Center in resolving errors related to cash transactions.
  • Implement various regional accounting initiatives.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to thrive in a focused, entrepreneurial environment and influence business decisions using data-driven analytics.
  • Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership over work and responsibilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to understand the business and adopt a customer-centric approach to finance and accounting leadership.
  • Capacity to collaborate and build strong relationships across all organizational levels.
  • Ability to handle confidential company and client information with discretion.
  • Adaptability to changing perspectives and needs.
  • Proficient in reading, analyzing, and reconciling financial reports.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and evaluate complex business challenges and propose well-considered solutions.
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Collaborative team player.
  • Proven track record of meeting critical deadlines and managing a diverse workload.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required; CPA or MBA is preferred.
  • Public accounting experience is highly desirable; experience in insurance brokerage is a plus.
  • A minimum of 2 years of accounting experience in a rapidly growing organization.
  • Experience in a continuous improvement, collaborative, and matrixed environment with the ability to lead process enhancements and drive change.
  • Experience in business services, professional services, or consulting firms is essential.
  • Familiarity with Lawson, Cognos, QuickBooks, Epic, and Workday is advantageous.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, reporting systems, and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
  • Experience overseeing the financial aspects of corporate acquisitions is a plus but not mandatory.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration:

  • None required.

What We Offer:

NFP is proud to provide a competitive salary, paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, exclusive discount programs, health and wellness initiatives, and more. Our PeopleFirst culture emphasizes building and nurturing lifelong relationships with our employees because we exist to support others. The base salary range for this position is $60,000 - $85,000, determined by factors such as experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, and geographic location. Actual salary offered will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. This position may also be eligible for performance-based incentives.

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