Accounting Assistant - Alera Group

Noyle Johnson is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join their team!

Are you looking to be part of a company where you have exciting opportunities to learn, grow and make a positive impact?  Join a team where each employee is empowered to listen generously, speak straight, collaborate, and build each other up through mutual accountability and shared success?  

If that is what you’re looking for, this is your chance to be part of an amazing organization!

As an Accounting Assistant in the insurance industry, your primary responsibility will be to provide essential support to the finance and accounting department. You will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and efficient financial operations within the insurance company. Your tasks will involve a combination of administrative duties and basic accounting functions to maintain financial records, process transactions, and support the financial reporting process.

** Out of the Montpelier office ONLY

• Financial Data Entry: Accurately input financial data, including accounts payable and receivable transactions, invoices, expense reports, and general journal entries, into the company's accounting and banking systems.
• Reconciliation: Assist in reconciling bank statements, credit card transactions, and other financial accounts to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Invoice Processing: Verify and process invoices received from vendors, ensuring proper coding and adherence to internal procedures.
• Premium Collections: Assist with premium collection processes, recording premium payments, and reconciling payments received against policy information.
• Expense Monitoring: Help monitor and track expenses incurred by different departments, ensuring they are within budgetary guidelines.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare basic financial reports, under the guidance of senior accounting staff.
• Support Audits: Collaborate with auditors during internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and assisting with audit inquiries.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies to maintain the company's financial integrity.
• Administrative Tasks: Assist in maintaining organized financial records and supporting documentation, filing documents, and performing other administrative duties as needed.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and streamlining of accounting and financial processes.
• Software Proficiency: Utilize accounting software and other relevant tools effectively to perform daily tasks efficiently and to assist others, when needed.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the accounting team, finance department, and other cross-functional teams to ensure seamless financial operations and address any queries promptly.

• Education: A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required. An associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is a plus.
• Previous Experience: Prior experience in an accounting or finance role, especially within the insurance industry, is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and familiarity with accounting software packages is essential.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail is critical to ensure accurate financial data entry and precise reconciliation.
• Communication: Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, are necessary to interact with colleagues in a professional manner.
• Organizational Skills: The ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines is essential in this fast-paced environment.
• Analytical Skills: Basic analytical skills to review financial data and identify discrepancies or trends are valuable in this role.
• Ethics and Integrity: Maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality when dealing with financial information.

The role of an Accounting Assistant in the insurance industry offers a solid foundation for those interested in pursuing a career in finance or accounting within the insurance sector. It provides an opportunity to gain valuable industry knowledge and develop essential accounting skills while contributing to the financial success of the company.

We offer comprehensive benefits to employees, including medical, dental, STD, LTD and life insurance, 401k, paid time off and much more.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you're a California resident, please read the California Consumer Privacy Act prior to applying.

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