Spectrum Insurance Group is searching for a full-time Accounting Specialist to join our Eau Claire office location.
The Accounting Specialist performs accounts payable and receivable responsibilities, researches and analyzes accounts, assists with financial statements, and audits, and ensures organizational compliance with internal policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Hands on Training
Mon-Fri Schedule
Career Growth Opportunities
Retirement Plan
Parental Leave
Responsibilities
Performs accounts payable and accounts receivable responsibilities
Processes incoming/outgoing payments via check, credit card, and EFT
Receives, processes, and reconciles statements
Assists with preparation of financial statements and audits
Ensures compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures
Maintains accurate records, including ledgers, journals, receipts, and invoices
Utilizes accounting software applications to perform daily tasks
Gathers, analyzes, and confirms accuracy of data
Contacts insurance carriers and vendors to resolve any invoice, payment, or commission discrepancies
Analyzes invoices and charges expenses to the correct department
Reconciles invoices and prints reports to verify the accuracy of entries prior to payment
Reviews cash requirements report and requests outstanding credits from vendors
Collects W-9s for vendors and sends 1099s to IRS on vendors behalf
Receives and codes employee mileage and expenses; ensures expense reports contain proper receipts and documentation prior to reimbursement
Assists with audits and supplies additional information as requested
Makes decisions on a variety of tasks frequently requiring discretion, judgment and initiative guided by general procedures or standards
Evaluates current processes and recommends new approaches to improvements to affect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services provided
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements
Associates Degree in Accounting or related field or High School Diploma and two (2) or more years of experience in accounting.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP
Highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data
Knowledge of accounting software programs, principles, and procedures
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Attention to detail and ability to complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy
Excellent organizational and analytical skills
Good verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers
Learns and applies new information in fast paced environment