Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist
Reports to: Controller
Accounting Specialist provides a high professional standard of service within our Clark Insurance accounting department. This position will handle a variety of accounting functions in support of our Controller and our Accounting Department.

Essential Functions

• Process vendor accounts payables.
• Process company accounts payables, and responsible for reconciliations.
• Process employee expense reports.
• Process daily bank deposits and transactions for both Operating and Trust Accounts.
• Manage account receivables in conjunction with account manager/exectutive.
• Process NSF checks and maintain all records pertaining to NSF checks.
• Reconcile and record direct bill commissions.
• Responsible for Sales and Use Tax record keeping and filings.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• General knowledge of insurance preferred.
• Extremely detail oriented.
• Data entry accuracy essential.
• High level of initiative and able to work well in a team environment.
• Motivated, goal-oriented, persistent and skilled negotiator.
• Strong technical capacity with knowledge of Microsoft Office software products.
• Handles stressful situations and deadline pressures well.
• Exceptional communication, organization and time management skills.
• Results driven with a positive, professional attitude and exceptional customer service focus.
• Plans and executes responsibilities independently and with discretion.

Competencies
1. Ethical Conduct.
2. Time Management.
3. Organization Skills.
4. Financial Management.
5. Project Management.
6. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Preferred Experience, Education and Licensing

• An Associates Degree with 2 – 3 years of experience OR 3 – 5 years of experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office products including, Excel, Outlook, Word
• Training or experience in computer applications.

Position Type
This is a full-time position. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Travel
No travel requirements for this position

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

AAP/EEO Statement
Clark Insurance provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetics, and any other protected class. In addition to federal law requirements, Clark Insurance complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.