Associate Accounting Specialist Job at North Risk Partners – Mendota Heights, MN

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Description:

Associate Accounting Specialist Job Description

The Associate Accounting Specialist will be trained on department policies, procedures and general accounting functions. This position will assist accounting specialists with day-to-day tasks and projects. An Associate Accounting Specialist will progressively increase his/her responsibilities and eventually work independently on various department projects and procedures to become an Accounting Specialist

Associate Accounting Specialist Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with general accounting functions: support account managers with client balances, prepare journal entries, and maintain balance sheet schedules and ledgers.
• Work under direction of an accounting specialist to:
• Process North Risk Partners insurance company direct bill commission statements and reconcile and process carrier agency bill statements
• Collect customer accounts receivable, assist with year-end closings process, process employee expense reports, and process cash receipts
• Pay vendor bills based upon approved authorization matrix
• Provide information and support during the audit process, and practice internal financial controls and procedures.
• Receive, approve, code, and, when necessary, investigate client accounts payable invoices for staff to input.
• Prepare daily journal entries, including daily sweeps from company sweeps.
• Assist with preparing analysis of accounts as requested.
• Assist with preparing appropriate schedules and reports as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned by accounting department team members or partners.

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Requirements:

Associate Accounting Specialist Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Degree in accounting or equivalent experience preferred.
• General knowledge of accounting principles.
• General knowledge of local, state and federal laws regarding accounting, finances and taxation.
• Technical accounting skills.
• Positive can-do attitude.
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential information.
• A self-starter who regularly demonstrates initiative.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• A working knowledge of standard technology, including core Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• A team player who collaborates between departments and works well with his/her coworkers.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• A role model for North Risk Partners’ core values, mission and desired culture.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive pay
• Full benefits package with employer contribution (401k, medical, dental, vision, etc.)
• Opportunity for advancement in a fast-growing organization
• Paid & Volunteer time off
• Paid continued education courses
• And more!

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