Staff Accountant

About the Company

Are you a staff accountant who is ready for a new challenge? Do you enjoy streamlining accounting processes and implementing best practices? Are you tech-savvy and eager to be part of a small and growing team? National Contracting Center (www.nccagent.com) is a Medicare Field Marketing Organization (FMO) specializing in Medicare, ACA, and life insurance products. Our mission is to provide exceptional support and resources to independent agents and agencies, ensuring they have the tools and guidance to succeed in an ever-changing healthcare landscape. As we expand our footprint, we are seeking a talented and self-motivated accounting professional to join our team.

About the Role

This role will manage and process our core accounting processes and financial compliance, including AP/AR, Payroll (W2 and 1099), Monthly Close, Reporting, Expensify, and Reconciliations. This role requires a thorough understanding of accounting principles and practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of continuous improvement and fostering positive relationships with stakeholders. Reporting to our Controller, this person will dive in and use their initiative to achieve aggressive goals, joining and inspiring a team of like-minded go-getters to achieve our company vision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status.
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending.
• Prepare and present month-end and year-end closing reports.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and the monthly close process.
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
• Manage Accounts Payable process.
• Manage Expensify, our expense tracking software package, and its integration with NetSuite; handle reporting, auditing, and user training and experience.
• Oversee payroll processing and accounting systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions, including salaries, bonuses, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and report transactions for tax purposes.
• Reconcile balance sheets, benefits audits, and other financial transactions.
• Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Conduct monthly insurance deduction audits, collecting premiums as invoiced.
• Complete ad hoc projects as needed by the Controller.
• Support A/R and Commissions Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred but not required.
• Experience working with ERPs. NetSuite experience preferred.
• Experience working independently, proactively completing project activities, communicating with other subject matter experts and project teams, and making recommendations for improvement.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Professionalism exhibited in verbal and written communications.
• Highly proficient in Excel (XLOOKUP, pivot tables); experience creating and testing macros helpful.
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 suite (Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook) and CRMs.
• High level of technology/business acumen and experience with financial and data analysis.
• Experience with online training platforms and videoconferencing tools, e.g., Teams, WebEx, GoToMeeting, Zoom.
• Process improvement and documentation experience preferred.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of accounting and payroll functions.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze large amounts of information, remain up to date on changes in that information, and be able to clearly and accurately present that information to others.
• Strong communication skills, math and analytic skills, negotiation skills, business acumen, and relationship-building skills.
• Remain calm when addressing problems, defuse difficult situations, and maximize benefit for NCC by creating and maintaining relationships.
• A keen understanding of systems, data, and reporting, focusing on continuous improvement, user experience, and repeatable and scalable processes.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of accounting and payroll functions.
• Experience with online training platforms and videoconferencing tools.

Pay range and compensation package

We Offer W2 employment with a competitive base salary performance bonuses. Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with 5% match, student loan paydown assistance, paid caregiver and parental leave, and more. Generous paid time off, including 3 weeks of PTO, all major holidays, and Twixmas (office closure between Christmas and New Year's). Professional development: access to LinkedIn Learning, mentoring, and project opportunities. Meaningful Work: We help small business owners grow their businesses and guide seniors in finding the right coverage, avoiding scams, and receiving top-notch service.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Please note that this role is in-office/hybrid (Knoxville metro area). This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Responsibilities may change over time. NO EXTERNAL RECRUITERS, PLEASE.