Accounting Specialist

Job Type

Full-time

Description

WHY NORTH RISK PARTNERS

Are you interested in doing work that matters everyday with an organization intentional about building and living out a values-driven team culture? North Risk Partners is a fast-growing firm dedicated to serving the insurance and risk management needs of businesses and individuals. We provide expertise in Commercial Lines, Employee & Individual Benefits, Personal Lines, Surety, Claims, and Risk Management. Our team consists of over 450 employees working in over 30 locations across five states, including Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska.

At North Risk Partners, our #oneTEAM lives out #oneMISSION: to provide extraordinary #service to our clients, to each other, and to our communities while living out our core values each day. Our team environments are designed to provide #oneTEAM members opportunity to focus on collaborative relationships (clients and team), variety from day-to-day, constant learning, and the tools and resources to learn and grow at work and in life.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounting Specialist to join our team who will be responsible for executing departmental policies, procedures, and general accounting functions to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"). You will play a major role in assisting senior Accounting Specialists and the Controller with day-to-day, month end and year end tasks and procedures. This is a great opportunity for an individual to not only build their career, but to help contribute to the growth and development of a growing agency.

Essential Responsibilites

• Support Account Managers with client balances, preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and ledgers
• Process company disbursements and actively oversee banking transactions
• Perform month-end and year-end closings and account analysis following tight deadlines
• Complete state and federal filings, and prepare for audit processes, including sales & use tax returns
• Enter loan payments and note receivables into accounting system and maintain loan amortization schedules
• Maintain depreciation and amortization schedules and record monthly entries
• Review and approve ACH exceptions
• Implement internal financial controls and procedures
• Receive, approve, code, and investigate client accounts payable invoices
• Assist with tax research and corresponding state tax questions
• Compile and prepare appropriate schedules, statements, and reports of a complex nature as requested
  
  

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

• A combination of education and experience generally attained through a bachelor's degree in Accounting, and a minimum of 2 years of accounting work experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and regulations (GAAP)
• Demonstrated success in customer service
• Demonstrated excellent verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
  

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

• A role model for North Risk Partners’ core values, mission, and desired culture
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Professionally and positively represent North Risk Partners to all coworkers, clients, and external stakeholders
• A team player who collaborates and works well with his/her coworkers
• A professional who demonstrates the ability to carry on a conversation with clients, Risk Advisors, and other coworkers within North Risk Partners
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Perform under normal office conditions; may include lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Twist, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, stand, walk, and reach frequently
• Hear, speak, and effectively verbally communicate in the English language, including following oral and written instructions to communicate with people inside and outside of the organization
• Sit and a desk for extended periods of time and perform long hours of work sitting at a computer
• Move around office/building/facilities repeatedly throughout the day
• Apply manual dexterity, visual acuity and ability, for computer keyboarding, office equipment uses, review of detailed reports, information, fine print, and warning labels
• Must possess valid driver’s license and be able to travel to different North Risk Partners locations for meetings, as well as various locations throughout the state and potentially the region for client meetings
• Able to work a flexible work schedule, including overtime, nights, and weekends to attend events and meetings as needed
  
  

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Incumbents must be able to use telephones, calculators, copy machines, computers, printers, and other office equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is primarily indoors. Exposure to a variety of weather conditions during work related travel and events held outside of the workplace will occur and I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree with the contents of this position description. I agree to use my best efforts to fulfill all expectations of the position. I also acknowledge that I am an at-will employee.

This job description does not necessarily list all the job functions or accountabilities of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform additional duties and tasks. Management reserves the right to revise and update job descriptions at any time.

Compensation And Benefits

The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is $60,000 - $70,000 annually, plus benefits. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range represents the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life, long-term care, 401(k) plan, and more. North Risk Partners is growing which means your career can too. #oneTEAM members receive continuing professional education and development, volunteer time off, paid time off, paid holidays, and hybrid work opportunities.