Staff Accountant,Jacksonville, NC, USA

Position: Staff Accountant

Industry: insurance agencies

Employment type: Full Time

Experience: 3 to 5 year

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Company: SIA Group, Inc

Location: Jacksonville, NC (On-site)

Description

Staff Accountant required

About the job

SIA Group has grown into one of the largest privately owned full-service insurance agencies in the United States. We are an award-winning firm and have been listed as a Top 100 Privately Held Property Casualty Agency by the Insurance Journal.

SIA Group is continuing to grow, and we are looking for today’s talent to be a part of tomorrow’s prosperity. We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our charismatic team!

This position is an in-office position that will qualify for a hybrid work schedule after training is complete

A Day in the Life of a Staff Accountant:

• Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes as needed.
• Record, summarize, evaluate, and report financial transactions.
• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files, reconciling accounts.
• Assist with audits and budgeting processes.
• Reconciling of account current statements.
• Processing of check requests.
• Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts.
• Process payments of Vendor bills, ensuring accuracy.
• Maintain and review 1099’s.
• Responsible for working accounting discrepancies.
• Manage payroll and accounting functions through ADP.
• Provides accounting support for mergers and acquisitions by reviewing financial information; converting data to general ledger system; obtaining supplementary information for preparing financial statements.

What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, plus 2+ years’ experience.
• 5+ years’ experience will be considered in lieu of education.
• Proficient at Microsoft Office, Quick Books, and other accounting software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills: Formulas, Graphs, and Pivot Tables.
• Strong project or process management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function as a team player and maintain good working relationships with clientele, service providers, strategic partners, and employees.

Nice to Have:

• Insurance industry accounting experience.
• Experience utilizing EPIC.
• Experience utilizing Paylocity, ADP, or other payroll vendors.

What You’ll Get from Us:

• Competitive compensation
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Health Benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Educational Opportunities
• Work/Life Balance
• Savings Account/Christmas Club
• Stellar perks/fringe benefits package!

What’s in it For Your Career?

• A job that becomes a career.
• A career with an agency that has a positive, employee-centered work culture.
• Career development through our custom educational plans, supportive leaders, and mentorship.
• Coaching to continually improve your accounting skills and position you for career success!
• Expand your professional network.
• Access to premier resources, tools, and technology.