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Insurance Partners Agency, Inc. is Hiring an Assistant Controller Near Akron, OH

Description

Our Agency

SeibertKeck Insurance Partners is on a mission to change the insurance buying experience. That starts by doing the right thing, every time. We protect the hard work of our middle market commercial, small business, and personal insurance clients, focusing on improving their risk profile and controlling cost. Behind every client stands 100 years of history and the hard-working people of SeibertKeck Insurance Partners.

Recognized by Insurance Business America as a Top Insurance Employer and Top Insurance Workplace as voted on by industry peers and agency associates. We have been identified as one of the Top 100 independent insurance agencies by Insurance Journal and a top Northeast Ohio agency by Crain’s Cleveland Business.

Our agency was founded in Akron, OH in 1910 and has grown to over 160 employees across 19 locations in Ohio and Florida. 

Our competitive advantages include regional specialization, client education focusing on risk prevention not reaction, access to regional, national, and international insurance markets, boasting a reliable in-house claims service team.

SeibertKeck Insurance Partners goes beyond premium by reducing costs through proprietary, specialized risk management and loss control processes, negotiating best rates through relationships across varied insurance markets, driving the claims process with reliable, around the clock service partners.

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Controller is responsible for developing and maintaining financial systems for collecting, analyzing and reporting information; establishing accounting principles, practices and procedures to produce accurate and timely financial statements; and, ensuring that best practices are implemented in all accounting areas. The Assistant Controller supervises the accounting team and our third-party accounting service provider and is responsible for ensuring that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner. This position addresses a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation, and the support of budget and forecast activities. This individual interacts regularly with the VP Finance, department managers and the accounting team. The Assistant Controller will act as back up for accounting team members as necessary; therefore, learning all aspects of the accounting system is required. The duties of this position are broad based and require technical expertise and the ability to work in an autonomous manner. Prior experience with M&A and managing rapid growth is a plus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Handle disbursement approvals – authorizing Wires, ACH and checks.
  • Handle legal collection and bad debt matters – provide documentation needed, submit requests, keep abreast of the process through resolution.
  • Provide Accounts Receivables reporting to leadership.
  • Ensure Direct Bill Commission statements are posted timely.
  • Manage all Accounts Payable – ensuring that insurance carriers are paid in a timely and accurate manner; resolve discrepancy items and maintain a strong partnership with carriers and internal clients.
  • Develop, maintain, and improve financial and accounting systems, processes, procedures, tools, and control systems.
  • Maintain the Corporate general ledger ensuring that accounts are reconciled timely, journal entries are properly prepared and approved, and monthly financial statements and reports are accurate.
  • Manage fixed asset accounting using Agency software and ensure accuracy of capital versus expense decisions.
  • Monitoring and analyzing accounting data and producing accurate and timely financial statements and reports.
  • Support business operations by developing an expert level of knowledge of Agency management software and providing insightful data analysis and reporting. 
  • Collaborates with the VP Finance and other department managers to support overall Company goals and objectives. 
  • Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
  • Advises the staff and third-party service provider regarding the handling of non-routine transactions. 
  • Responds to inquiries from the VP Finance and others regarding financial results and special reporting requests.
  • Supports budget and forecasting activities.
  • Provides training to new and existing staff as necessary.
  • Works with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitors and advises on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff.
  • Maintains knowledge of GAAP as required to ensure that financial reporting prepared is compliant with applicable standards.
  • Oversees and assists with any required preparation for internal or external audits.
  • Works with VP Finance and M&A team on integrating future acquisitions. Assists with data conversion and reconciliation during systems integrations of acquired companies.
  • Any other special projects, tasks and duties as assigned.

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment

without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, handicap, age or any

other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting or Finance. CPA and/or MBA would be a plus.
  • Two (2) or more years of relevant experience, ideally with a growing service company or in public accounting with emphasis on assurance services.
  • Strong data management and data analysis skills. 
  • Proficient with technology; Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point. Experience with accounting and finance software packages, preferably Vertafore AMS. 
  • Pays strict attention to detail. 
  • Highly analytical with proactive problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage employees while prioritizing several projects.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills with proven ability to interact effectively with staff and outside professionals.
  • Shows consideration for and maintains good working relations with co-workers and remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
  • Must possess a positive attitude and be self-motivated.

TRAVEL

Travel to other office sites on a sporadic basis. Annual or quarterly travel required as necessary for finance meetings and training.

Special Requirements

Meet fidelity bonding requirements.

Job Competencies

  • Mathematical Knowledge – Demonstrate ability to understand and calculate figures such as premiums, and percentages. Possess understanding of budgeting and accounting.
  • Computer Knowledge - Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to learn essential functions associated with technology utilized in daily workflow, including correspondence, data entry, email, Internet, Intranet, spreadsheets and entering, storing & accessing data from company systems.
  • Interpersonal Skills - Focus on solving conflict, not blaming; maintain confidentiality; listen to others without interrupting; keep emotions under control; remain open to others' ideas and try new things.
  • Oral Communication - Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions.
  • Written Communication - Write clearly and informatively; edit work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information.
  • Judgment - Exhibit sound and accurate judgment; include appropriate people in decision-making process; make timely decisions.
  • Motivation - Set and achieve challenging goals; demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles.
  • Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; set goals and objectives.
  • Professionalism - Approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments.
  • Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
  • Quantity - Meet productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strive to increase productivity; work quickly.
  • Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
  • Adaptability - Adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands; change approach or method to best fit the situation.
  • Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
  • Dependability - Follow instructions, respond to management direction; keep commitments; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan.
  • Initiative - Volunteer readily; seek increased responsibilities; look for and take advantage of opportunities; ask for and offer help when needed.
  • Innovation - Meet challenges with resourcefulness.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

POST DATE

09/08/2022

EXPIRATION DATE

02/06/2023

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