Accountant - The Jacobson Group : Job Details

Job Description: A risk-sharing pool located in California is seeking an Accountant. Under the direction of the Controller, the Accountant is responsible for various aspects of accounting, including maintaining general ledger accounts, processing accounts receivable and payable, administering billing and collections, preparing journal entries and posting to general ledger, managing cash including receipts and bank reconciliation, preparing and filing quarterly state and federal mandated returns, producing accounting and financial reports, and maintaining accurate financial records and data. This is an onsite position in California. Responsibilities:

• Prepare and issue premium invoices to member districts.
• Ensure all vendor invoices are paid accurately and timely.
• Verify terms and billing rates against contracts or master service agreements.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues.
• Obtain appropriate approval, code invoices and prepare payment requests.
• Enter payments in accounts payable system.
• Create vendors in system and maintain vendor files.
• Assist with preparation and filing of 1099-MISCforms.
• Generate and send member premium invoices and payment authorization forms.
• Process journal vouchers for members, coordinate and resolve any journal vouchers related issues.
• Monitor member accounts for non-payments and past-due payments, sending delinquent notices as necessary.
• Assist member districts with questions or issues related to their premium invoices.
• Reconcile all assigned balance sheet accounts monthly, including accounts receivable, prepaid, fixed assetsand accounts payable.
• Identity and research unusual transactions and prepare adjusting journal entries asneeded.
• Prepare monthly financial statement supporting schedules.
• Reconcile all bank accounts monthly and assist the Accounting Technician in reviewing member districts' trust accounts.
• Identify stale-dated checks and work with third party administrators to void or reissue them.
• Ensure all claim deductible accounts are adequately funded.
• Assist the CFO and Controller with budgeting by preparing revenue and expense projections.
• Analyze variance between budget andactual figures.
• Maintain and organize vendor files, ensuringvendor information is accurate.
• Maintain accurate financial records, including the general ledger, check registers, journal entries and member payment authorization forms.
• Ensure all supporting documentation isattached to journal entries.
• Maintain up-to-date accounts payable and billing databases.
• Prepare and file quarterly state and federal mandated returns.
• Issue quarterly Safety Credit and Member Risk Management Fund statements.
• Prepare annual renewal questionnaires and collect exposure data from members for billing purposes.
• Assist with preparation of premium estimates for member districts.
• Prepare any ad-hoc financial reports.

Requirements:

• Proficient inaccounting, claims and financial software, includingMicrosoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Familiarity with federal, state and local laws pertaining to public agencies
• Knowledge of Government Account Standards (preferred)
• Ability to accurately maintain, processand prepare accounting information and records
• Attention to detail and strong record-keeping skills
• Ability to understand, analyze and interpret financial data and reports
• Ability to prepare accurate financial and statistical records andreports
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective relationships with member districts' and company staff
• Effective communication skills,both orally and in writing
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ of professional experience in accounting and financial management

Contact: Jessica Kostuk +1 (312) ###-#### [email protected]