Accountant

About Us: Established on April 9, 1924, when Senate Bill No. 126 was enacted in law, the MSRB seeks an Accountant to work closely with its Chief Financial Officer. The Mississippi State Rating Bureau is a non-profit corporation governed by a Board of Directors comprised of nine members elected from Member Companies. Each insurance company licensed to write Fire and Allied Lines Insurance in the state of Mississippi is required to be a member of the Bureau. The Bureau is supported through an annual assessment of its Member Companies based on the premiums written in the state.

Additionally, the Bureau is charged with the operations of the Mississippi Windstorm
Underwriting Association and the Mississippi Residential Property Insurance Underwriting Association. The position sought would be responsible for accounting functions related to three different organizations.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for reconciling daily ACH files and uploading to banking institution from policy management software
• Verifies, enters and/or integrates accounting transactions from policy management software into accounting system ensuring proper coding, detecting, and reconciling discrepancies in financial records
• Maintains all relevant daily and monthly accounting documentation and work papers
• Timely responds to accounting requests from underwriting team members
• Supports the setup of agent/agency producer codes including reviewing agent acquisitions, mergers and closing agreements
• Monitors the monthly commission check process including reconciling statements and cash receipts
• Manages time constraints and regulatory or board deadlines
• Supports the CFO in preparation of the monthly financial statements for three operating entities
• Assumes individual responsibility to learn through training
• Performs most work and makes decisions with minimal assistance
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the CFO and office management

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.
• Three years of experience in accounting, demonstrating a progression in complexity and number of projects. Public accounting experience a plus.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Excel and accounting software. Experience in Microsoft Dynamics GP preferred but not essential
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles

Benefits:

Mississippi State Rating Bureau offers a competitive benefits package for our employees: 401(k) Matching, Pension Plan, Health, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, Tuition Assistance, Disability and Life insurance. The Bureau also offers a work schedule to have every other Friday off!

Mississippi State Rating Bureau is an EEO/AAP Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Experience level:

• 3 years

Work Location: In person