Ansay & Associates is hiring: Accounting Manager in Peoria

Overview

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Company information and values describe a client-focused accounting leadership position with responsibilities across regional financial processes, collaboration with Finance leadership, and HR-related activities for local staff.

Responsibilities

• Establish sound operating procedures for cash receipts and payments, revenue recognition, payroll, month-end close, and reporting; document and standardize procedures where possible.
• Comply with the Ansay & Associates LLC Accounting Procedural Manual.
• Oversee responsibilities delegated to other members of the Accounting or Administrative Department (Reception/Accounting Assistant).
• Reconcile cash, accounts receivable, insurance company payable accounts, revenue-related accounts, intercompany accounts, and producer payables monthly.
• Reconciling balance sheet and profit & loss accounts on a regular basis (monthly/quarterly) as appropriate.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting.
• Utilize EPIC accounting areas and workflows effectively.
• Document procedures for month-end close, monthly/quarterly/annual reporting requirements, timing and responsibility; standardize month-end journal entries (including accruals).
• Understand each line of business to provide useful information, improve efficiency, and identify cost savings.
• Responsible for bi-weekly payroll functions for designated offices within the UKG HRIS system.

HR Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for questions and administration of basic human resources functions for local staff; escalate to the Director of Human Resources or HR Business Partner as needed.
• Stay informed and utilize provided HR resources and the Ansay Employee Handbook.
• Understand benefits and payroll processes to inform accounting (new hire information, benefit recording, payroll accruals, PTO, bonus accruals, etc.).

Audit Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounting Manager(s) and Accounting Assistant(s) within the assigned office(s).
• Ensure timely and efficient processes on all financial and accounting tasks.
• Analyze inconsistencies, recommend solutions or process improvements to the Agency Finance Manager and/or CFO, and execute on direction.
• Deliver best-in-class, on-time work products and submissions for all team members.

M&A Responsibilities

• Assist CFO with due diligence and testing – Agency Bill Receivables, Premiums Due Customers and Credits Due Customers, Insurance Company Payables, Producer Payables, Revenue.
• Assist newly partnered agency with post-deal checklist and timeline.
• Set up all areas needed to transfer financial operations from purchased Agency to Ansay.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Finance or Accounting
• CPA is preferred, but not required
• Three years or more of direct experience in Accounting
• Strong communication and presentation skills (verbal, written, face to face)

Behavioral Competencies

• Team-oriented and collaborative personality in keeping with the corporate culture.
• Curious, eager to learn, and open to others\' viewpoints.
• Hands-on, willing to roll up sleeves to solve problems.
• Solutions-oriented mindset; able to work through complex problems.
• Collaborative; energized by teamwork.
• Results-oriented with a sense of urgency.
• High energy, action-oriented self-starter.
• Unquestioned ethics and integrity; always doing the right thing.
• Make pragmatic and timely decisions; address tough issues with fairness and transparency; take prudent risks.
• Emotionally intelligent and aware of relationship dynamics.

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 this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The role requires sitting, speaking, using hands to handle objects, standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 10 pounds. Visual requirements include various aspects of vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay: $65,000 - $75,000 per year

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Insurance

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