IHC Specialty Benefits, Inc.
The Senior Accountant performs accounting functions related to daily/weekly/monthly processing for accounts receivable/payable transactions, reporting, and reconciliations. Responsible for month end journal entries and general ledger reconciliations. Assists in monthly/quarterly close, including the preparation of the monthly financial reporting package for one of three related legal entities submitted to Corporate, and in addressing audit requests. This fully remote role can be in NY, NJ or CT.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Prepares monthly journal entries.
Review and process daily commission income received and reconcile to underlying support.
Assist in properly processing related journal entries impacting earned income, related advance balances and accounts receivable/payable.
Responsible for monthly COGS entries and related advance receivables entries and reconciliation.
Assist in monthly close by reconciling assigned balance sheet accounts.
Reviews weekly payments to ensure accuracy of expense and division coding; sets up ACH payment batch to bank; identifies invoices that cannot be processed and resolves them with vendors or appropriate contacts.
Coordinate with Corporate to get checks printed and signed; provide Corporate with check mailing instructions; maintain Check Log and positive pay.
Understand accounts payable payment processing including stop payments, fraud analysis, check verification, cancellations and re‑issues.
Assist in accounts payable transaction processing as needed, including reviewing expense reports and entering bills for payment.
Review corporate credit card expense reports for accuracy of expense and division coding, and prepare monthly credit card expense journal entries.
Prepare the quarterly reporting package to be submitted to Corporate.
Provide support in parent company financial quarter‑end close.
Process intercompany transactions in general ledger and handle bill back to related parties.
Assist in quarterly and annual audit requests.
Perform year‑end 1099 reporting for all vendors.
Meet department attendance requirements, including being prompt and available during scheduled shift.
Perform similar job‑related duties and projects as assigned.
Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Requirements
4+ years’ accounting experience, including specific experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial statement preparation, bank reconciliation and general ledger support duties.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field – preferred.
Good analytical, problem‑solving and organizational skills.
Self‑starter, able to work well independently and as part of a team.
Excellent PC skills using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); advanced Excel skill level – required.
Knowledge and experience utilizing QuickBooks – required.
Experience within agency insurance accounting – preferred.
Experience working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment.
Ability to work with limited supervision following procedural guidelines.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Team Responsibilities
Review processes completed by the Assistant Accountant:
Accounts Payable’s weekly payment information.
Monthly credit card processing to ensure accuracy of expense and division coding.
Accounts Receivable processing of commission income statements received.
Monthly transactions processed and related reconciliations for one of three related legal entities.
Pay Transparency The base pay for this role in the NY, NJ or CT area is: $85,000 – $110,000 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits medical, dental, vision, life, and participation in the company 401(k) plan.
Physical Demands
Small motor skills: picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers.
Speaking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word.
Hearing: ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
Repetitive motion: substantial movement of the wrist, hands and fingers.
Work Environment This hybrid remote / in‑office role provides the opportunity to gain knowledge while collaborating with co‑workers while also considering a life‑work balance. Normal office environment with controlled temperature.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Prepares monthly journal entries.
Review and process daily commission income received and reconcile to underlying support.
Assist in properly processing related journal entries impacting earned income, related advance balances and accounts receivable/payable.
Responsible for monthly COGS entries and related advance receivables entries and reconciliation.
Assist in monthly close by reconciling assigned balance sheet accounts.
Reviews weekly payments to ensure accuracy of expense and division coding; sets up ACH payment batch to bank; identifies invoices that cannot be processed and resolves them with vendors or appropriate contacts.
Coordinate with Corporate to get checks printed and signed; provide Corporate with check mailing instructions; maintain Check Log and positive pay.
Understand accounts payable payment processing including stop payments, fraud analysis, check verification, cancellations and re‑issues.
Assist in accounts payable transaction processing as needed, including reviewing expense reports and entering bills for payment.
Review corporate credit card expense reports for accuracy of expense and division coding, and prepare monthly credit card expense journal entries.
Prepare the quarterly reporting package to be submitted to Corporate.
Provide support in parent company financial quarter‑end close.
Process intercompany transactions in general ledger and handle bill back to related parties.
Assist in quarterly and annual audit requests.
Perform year‑end 1099 reporting for all vendors.
Meet department attendance requirements, including being prompt and available during scheduled shift.
Perform similar job‑related duties and projects as assigned.
Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Requirements
4+ years’ accounting experience, including specific experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial statement preparation, bank reconciliation and general ledger support duties.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field – preferred.
Good analytical, problem‑solving and organizational skills.
Self‑starter, able to work well independently and as part of a team.
Excellent PC skills using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); advanced Excel skill level – required.
Knowledge and experience utilizing QuickBooks – required.
Experience within agency insurance accounting – preferred.
Experience working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment.
Ability to work with limited supervision following procedural guidelines.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Team Responsibilities
Review processes completed by the Assistant Accountant:
Accounts Payable’s weekly payment information.
Monthly credit card processing to ensure accuracy of expense and division coding.
Accounts Receivable processing of commission income statements received.
Monthly transactions processed and related reconciliations for one of three related legal entities.
Pay Transparency The base pay for this role in the NY, NJ or CT area is: $85,000 – $110,000 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits medical, dental, vision, life, and participation in the company 401(k) plan.
Physical Demands
Small motor skills: picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers.
Speaking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word.
Hearing: ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
Repetitive motion: substantial movement of the wrist, hands and fingers.
Work Environment This hybrid remote / in‑office role provides the opportunity to gain knowledge while collaborating with co‑workers while also considering a life‑work balance. Normal office environment with controlled temperature.
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