STAFF ACCOUNTANT
With 160 years experience, Scott Insurance is a leader in developing smart strategies and innovative programs customized to the needs of mid-market companies.
We offer property & casualty, employee benefits, captive insurance and surety bonds solutions, as well as personal risk services.
An employee-owned company, we are one of the largest independent agencies in the Southeast and have Captive Insurance operations in Grand Cayman and Vermont.
For 30 years, we have earned the distinction of a Best Practices Agency and have consistently been ranked among the top 30 agencies in the country by Reagan & Associates, and were recently named to Business Insurance's national Best Places to Work list.
Scott has nine offices across North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
Our employee owners enjoy a strong, team-centric culture, excellent benefits and retirement programs.
As an employee-owned company, our associates are more than employees; they are owners.
This ownership creates a unique company culture and provides significant opportunities for our employee owners.
We are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and guided by out-of-the box thinking to deliver world-class service to our clients, primarily mid-market companies.
We currently have an opening for a Staff Accountant in our Lynchburg, VA office.
If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment that rewards excellence and encourages entrepreneurial thinking, we would like to hear from you!
PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION
This position will report to our VP/Controller and support our larger accounting function.
The Staff Accountant will ensure carrier commission payments are recorded and received accurately.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reconcile carrier direct bill payments to client invoicing
Review direct bill receivable aging and resolve outstanding payments
Effectively communicate with analyst team members to resolve direct billing issues
Reconcile carrier statements to Scott's general ledger
Assist Controller with monthly financial reporting and Producer year-end reporting
Perform other duties as assigned
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
BA/BS degree in Accounting/related field OR equivalent combination of education and work experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel)
Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and impeccable attention to detail
Outstanding communication/relationship-building skills, the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and effectively prioritize
Ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality
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