Alliant Insurance is hiring a Divisional Accountant for our EMG Insurance Brokerage office in Houston, TX!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

* Onsite at EMG office: 10000 Memorial Dr. Suite 200 Houston, TX

* Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

SUMMARY

Responsible for preparing and maintenance of general ledger account reconciliations for multiple companies. This position will require some direct communication with officers or owners of the company therefore any information exchanged should be treated with the highest degree of discretion and confidentiality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Functions: Prepare bank reconciliations; Process lead and website billings; Process miscellaneous incoming credit card transactions; Maintain all balance sheet account reconciliations; Maintain fixed assets; Prepare/enter periodic journal entries to general ledger; Review accounts receivable and accounts payable batches for accuracy and completeness; Prepare income statement account reconciliations/journal entries for revenue recognition from proprietary commission payment system, general expense allocations, intercompany allocations, TIC Israel/Omaha reclassification.

* Regulatory filings - Coordinate with corporate registered agent filings they do not prepare and prepare/file as needed; Coordinate with corporate registered agent filings they do file and obtain copies of all filed reports.

* Financial: Back-up for all payroll processing and periodic federal, state and local tax filings; Back-up for credit card statement processing.

* Special Projects: Work collaboratively with fellow staff to advance the values and mission of Senior Market Sales by serving on relevant internal and external committees; Assists with special projects/assignments as requested by members of management.

* Performs other duties as assigned by management. *

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Associate's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Or equivalent work experience. Insurance industry experience

Must also have an advanced skill level working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc.) or other data base applications and financial reporting software.

Two (2) or more years experience in preparing financial statements for multiple companies and analyzing results.

Experience with QuickBooks online preferred

SKILLS

Working knowledge of insurance services industries.

Knowledge of the general industry procedures, practices and terminology.

Knowledge of insurance product lines.

Working knowledge of federal and multi-state payroll laws and regulations.

Working knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.

Skill in working effectively with other company departments, internal marketing staff, home office personnel and agents.

Skill in negotiating and problem solving to resolve internal and external conflicts.

Skill in the use of office equipment including computer, fax, printer, scanner, telephone system, etc.

Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with other management members, employees and the general public.

Skill in being analytical and detail oriented.

Advanced proficient computer skills required (ADP Payroll, MAS90, Sage Payroll and HRMS, Microsoft/Word, Excel, Access, Adobe Acrobat, MS Outlook software preferred), online, web portal skills as well as any and all proprietary software.

Ability to maintain all confidential information due the nature of position within the company.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a constructive manner.

Ability to approach and communicate with a wide range of personalities in a professional and courteous manner.

Ability to be patient under frustrating circumstances and demonstrate controlled emotional affect in difficult situations.

Ability to engage in effective interpersonal interaction, verbal communication and written communication.

Ability to maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail while remaining flexible and responsive when faced with multiple urgent requests.

Ability to maintain all company policies, including all confidentiality and safety policies.

Ability to work independently and an appropriate sense of urgency level.

Ability to demonstrate organizational leadership qualities and develop and foster trusting relationships.

Ability to work overtime hours as required by business needs.

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