Staff Accountant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:


* Supervises and performs accounts payable and accounts receivable functions by:
+ Examine incoming bills and expense vouchers for necessary documentation.
+ Print and mail checks.
+ Enter cash receipt data into the computer system.
+ Endorses and deposits checks.
+ Balances deposit reports to computer records.
+ Prints and mails agents account statements and premium notice mailers as necessary.
+ Pay agent commissions and make premium refunds.
+ Maintain vendor files.
+ Train new employees on job tasks.
+ Maintain collection information on the computer system, print and mail collections letters and status reports.


* Supervises and performs loss payee functions, including checking for proper documentation and entering data on the computer system as necessary.


* Answers agents and staff questions about accounts payable and receivable status, agent commission statements.


* Prepares reports, debit memos, tax forms (1099, W-9).


* Assists with maintaining furniture, fixtures and equipment inventory records and pays bills.


* Research licensing requirements for agents, tracks agent training hours and licensing as needed.


* Verifies licensing information for adjusters.

Tracks adjuster training hours as needed.

Research licensing requests for adjusters.


* Develops and organizes the workflow through the department.


* Analyzes and resolves work problems and assists staff in solving work problems.

Informs supervisor and management team of changes and concerns of Department.


* Perform other duties as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


* Ability to accurately and efficiently enter information into a computer system.


* Ability to use a 10-key calculator.


* In-depth knowledge of general accounting principles and practices.


* Knowledge of the company Chart of Accounts for proper expense distribution.


* Knowledge of Rain and Hail products, services, and systems.


* Knowledge of the terminology used by the insurance industry and the company.


* Ability to perform basic and complex mathematical calculations.


* Ability to train both new and current employees.


* Ability to respond to telephone inquiries accurately and professionally.


* Ability to effectively communicate and maintain positive business relationships with company personnel, outside resources, and customers.


* Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and to perform many tasks simultaneously.


* Ability to use department equipment.


* Ability to remain calm and professional.


* Ability to maintain confidentiality.


* Ability to work well with people in a team environment.


* Ability to work from oral or written communication.


* Ability to assist in other work-related areas as required.

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