Accountant

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Encova is only able to employ associates who reside and work within specific U.S. states. Our current policies are based on the laws in states in which we are registered for payroll. Our current footprint includes:

Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin.

JOB OBJECTIVE:

The Accountant is responsible for the preparation of daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger entries. This position analyzes and maintains accounting records as well as performs associated account reconciliations. This role researches and resolves any potential issues to ensure the accuracy of our financial information. This position participates in projects as assigned to maintain key controls within the department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Ensure proper recording and reporting based on statutory accounting principles.

· Develop an understanding of compliance and statutory rules pertaining to the area and assist with research, analysis, and implementation of changes into the teams’ processes to ensure proper reporting.

· Identify potential problems, inefficiencies or risk and work with higher-level staff to resolve them.

· Daily analysis and journal entries relating to the operating cash accounts and generate appropriate reporting needed by management to ensure adequate cash flow.

· Administration, maintenance, review and audit of all employee expense reports and the core system.

· Preparation of journal entries, payroll and fleet reporting, monthly account reconciliations, and reporting.

· Understand rules, regulations, and procedures for systematically handling work.

· Perform account reconciliations for assigned asset, liability, and expense accounts to ensure the accuracy of financial reports and to safeguard the assets of the Company.

· Run and modify existing reports from financial reporting systems including the core insurance system, general ledger, business objects, and other online data access points.

· Prepare and record journal entries and required supporting computations and assist other areas with this function.

· Complete selected elements of the month-end close process.

· Review and preparation of specific supplementary reporting.

· Review, maintain and approve all vendor records in keeping with established procedures and controls.

· Determine potential issues and exceptions relating to the cash process and reporting and working with other areas to resolve,

· Assist with PBC items for the company’s annual audit.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

· Identify areas of inefficiency to streamline results.

· Be part of specialized project teams to achieve accounting department’s goals.

· Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· A four-year college degree with a major in accounting or finance is preferred. Interest in progressing towards CPA is preferred, though not required.

· This position also requires an ability to learn and understand Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Statutory Accounting Principles and familiarity with various software applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

· Possess the ability to use technical tools to perform analysis and create efficiencies in reporting.

· Understand and access various data sources, using available reporting tools, to meet compliance, and accounting requirements and operational reporting needs.

· Work well in a highly skilled team environment, learn new technology, good oral and written communication skills, and a profit-minded perspective are essential.

In addition to a competitive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and growth of our associates. Available benefits (subject to any policy or plan changes) include, but are not limited to:

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  Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

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  Company-provided life and income protection plans

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  Eligibility to participate in a company incentive bonus program

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  401(k) Retirement Plan - 100% company match up to 7% on annual salary

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  Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays

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  Flexible Work Arrangements - Hybrid and remote depending on the role

We believe that happy, healthy associates are the foundation of great work. Join us and thrive both professionally and personally.

Encova Insurance is an EOE/E-Verify employer.