Accounting Manager - Insurance Services Division

Title: Accounting Manager (Insurance Services Division ) Location: Overland Park, Kansas Job Description: JOB SUMMARY The Accounting Manager is responsible for maintaining the agency's financial records in order to allow a simple business process with regard to cash flow . Having a solid bookkeeping or accounting background, strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to work independently will make you a key asset to our team. We do no t accep t resume submissions from third-party recruiter s or staffing agencies. Please conta ct our recruiting team directly JOB DUTIES •Maintain General Ledger by recording daily financial transactions and completing theposting process including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and CommissionsPayable•Reconcile and pay Excess & Surplus Lines taxes annually.•Prepare monthly management and producer commission payable reports•Prepare reconciliation of bank statements and carrier commission statements.•Resolve accounting discrepancies with insurance carriers and/or producers•Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and 1099 forms as needed•Reconcile variable compensated employee payrolls and reports to HR for routinepayroll processing•Maintain the budget using Excel and Agency Management System•Manage expense reimbursement requests from employees for company expenditures•Maintains insurance licenses for all employees as required•Works with vendors relative to accounting systems issues and reporting•Assists with onboarding data collection for new hires and provides information to HR•Serves as Administrator for company web -sitesREQUIRED EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS •1-2 years of accounting and bookkeeping experience•Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounts payable/receivable principles•Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records•Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers•High degree of accuracy and attention to detail•Able to be a team player and adapt to a fast -moving, changing work environment witha positive attitude•Ability to navigate company websites to obtain documents•Knowledge of agency management systems and Microsoft Office•Willingness to take on new tasks as needed PREFERRED EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS • 3+ years bookkeeping or accounting experience with AMS360 • Professional communication skills • Previous experience in insurance agency accounting/bookkeeping TECHNICAL SKILLS • Microsoft Office - specifically Excel, Word • Ability to navigate on the Internet