Senior Accountant - Grand Rapids, United States - Acrisure LLC
Description
Job Title:
Senior Accountant, Consolidation Accounting, Financial SystemsDepartment: Acrisure Business ServicesLocation: Hybrid, on-site at our Grand Rapids, MI Studio Park Corporate HQ
About Acrisure:
Acrisure is a fast-growing fintech leader that operates a global insurance broker.
Acrisure provides a broad array of insurance and financial related solutions, including commercial property and casualty, personal lines and employee benefits insurance, real estate services, cyber services and asset and wealth management.
Acrisure's massively valuable, high margin distribution network combines the strength of trusted advisors with growth and efficiency enabled by AI.
Job Summary:
We are currently looking to add to our team with an exciting opportunity as Senior Accountant to support the accounting operations within our ERP system, including maintenance of ledger periods, recording journal entries and financial allocations, distribution of balance sheet account certifications internally and facilitating the reclassification of activity from former agency companies to new integrated platform companies.
In addition, The Senior Accountant role will work closely with the Senior Manager of Consolidation Accounting to assist with the completion of a timely and accurate month-end close process.
The ideal candidate must be hands-on, have excellent organizational and time management skills, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
We are a relationship-oriented business, and strong relationship and partnering skills are vital to this role.Previous work experience in accounting and financial systems is required, and experience in the insurance brokerage or a related industry is preferred.
Responsibilities:
Maintain ledger periods and related functionality within Workday.
Distribute monthly balance sheet account certifications to other ABS accounting team members.
Prepare journal entries, including financial allocations and other analyses.
Reconcile intercompany accounts and other balance sheet accounts.
Support Senior Manager of Consolidation Accounting with monthly reports and month-end variance analyses.
Contribute to the development of new or revised accounting systems, programs and procedures (internal controls).Collaborate with other ABS team members to reclassify activity from former agency companies to new integrated platform companies.
Complete report requests from Leadership, Finance and other internal accounting departments.Assist in auditing bank account activity to ensure Associates are posting transactions correctly.
Assist with annual activities such as the year-end audit, budget, state apportionment, 1099 information, and unclaimed property.
Follow up on projects and team assignments and hold others accountable for their internal deadlines and administrative responsibilities.
Provide clear and timely instruction, leading to efficient production and limited need for rework.
Identify unresolved issues that need correction/further exploration and determine the necessary corrective action plan.
Provide prompt, accurate, courteous, "best in class" service to ABS Accounting team members, leadership team and all staff.*This description is not meant to be all-inclusive and may be modified at the discretion of management.
Requirements:
Able to work independently and enjoy a high degree of interaction with team membersAbility to contribute to a collaborative environment by consistently demonstrating teamwork, high motivation, positive behavior, and effort to achieve goals and objectivesSelf-motivated and drivenMaintain a sense of urgency and ability to work with and meet deadlinesDemonstrate effective written and verbal communication, including the ability actively listen, and problem solve with minimal assistanceDemonstrates excellent time management and prioritization skillsAttention to detail and commitment to a high level of accuracyThe ability to multitask, prioritize, work independently, and use discretion surrounding sensitive information in a time critical, fast-paced environment.
Maintains a professional demeanor and positive attitudeEducation/Experience:
Bachelor's degree or the recognized equivalent in education and experience required.
Minimum (4) four years of experience in accounting, auditing and/or financial analysis required.
Insurance brokerage/related industry accounting background preferred.
Prior experience with accounting-related ERP maintenance required (Workday preferred).Prior experience with balance sheet reconciliations required.
Prior experience working with both the income statement and balance sheet required.
Prior variance analysis experience required.
Benefits & Perks:
Competitive CompensationIndustry Leading HealthcareSavings and InvestmentsCharitable Giving ProgramsOffering hybrid work optionOpportunities for GrowthEducational ResourcesGenerous time awayThe physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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