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LWCC is a Champion of Louisiana and proud to be headquartered in the state capital, Baton Rouge. As a model private mutual workers’ comp company, we are dedicated to excellence in execution from underwriting to compassionate care of injured workers. We are proud to partner with our agents and together deliver outstanding service to our policyholders and their workers. Louisiana Loyal, a movement we launched and continue to lead to celebrate and elevate Louisiana, drives us in pursuit of our purpose to help Louisiana thrive by bettering our state one business and one worker at a time. LWCC has been consistently recognized by industry leaders and named to the Ward’s 50 group of top-performing insurance companies, supporting our promise to provide safety, security, and stability to businesses in Louisiana.
Our company offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; a 401(k) savings plan; educational assistance; and an on-site fitness center. LWCC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap, Vietnam era or disabled veteran status.
For more information on LWCC, its services, and its efforts to elevate Louisiana, please visit www.lwcc.com.
Overview
Applies fundamental accounting principles within an assigned area of financial operations or group of accounts. Compiles financial information, prepares and processes journal entries into various accounts, and reconciles account balances using various reports and financial applications. Maintains accurate accounting records and supports the presentation of the financial statements by examining and interpreting accounting records. Analyzes complex financial data and reports on the results and probable implications.
Roles, Responsibilities, and Priorities
Major Areas of accountability
- General
- Applies fundamental accounting principles within a group of accounts, generally within a specialized area.
- Prepares and processes journal entries into various accounts.
- Reconciles general ledger accounts and corresponding sub-ledgers.
- Records, classifies, and summarizes financial transactions and events in accordance with statutory accounting principles.
- Assists in the development of financial reports for financial analysis, forecasting, trending, and results.
- Interprets financial transactions and events for users who must make economic or business decisions.
- Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
- Researches applicable laws and regulations as needed for new transactions, events, and situations as they arise and document findings in memo format for AVP/CFO review.
- Applies a working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations; verifies documents for completeness and compliance with government and private agencies.
- Uses various software applications to analyze, compile and/or format data and reports.
- Maintains accurate process documentation of all assigned areas and continuously looks for ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness of processes.
- Assist with special finance and accounting related projects as requested.
Personality/Working Style
- Strong character
- Alignment with company values, mission, and vision
- Trustworthy and honest
- Curious and persistent
- Passion for innovation
- Willingness to learn
- Adaptive to changing (tolerance for ambiguity)
- Desire to collaborate to achieve corporate goals
- Desire and ability to continuously improve
- Strong communicator
- Effective communication skills
- Empathetic listener and open-minded
- Commitment to accountability
- Maintains composure
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance related field plus 3 years of accounting experience or a four-year degree plus 10 years of accounting experience.
- CPA strongly preferred
- Insurance experience a plus
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