Staff Accountant
Utica First Insurance is a property and liability insurance company seeking a Staff Accountant to support its financial operations. The role involves maintaining accurate accounting records, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while working closely with various departments to provide timely financial information.
Responsibilities
- Creating and posting Journal Entries
- Reconciling accounts to General Ledger balances
- Maintaining Investment Records
- Maintain daily cash balances
- Create and distribute monthly financial reports
- Maintaining Accounts Payable
- Assist the team leader and other associates with special projects or as a backup
Skills
- Knowledge of accounting, including adjustments
- Some working knowledge of statutory accounting
- Familiarity with spreadsheets on a personal computer
- Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Crystal Reports
- Ability to learn new programs easily
- Excellent rapport when working with customers
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Exhibit and maintain confidentiality
- Able to work independently or in a team environment
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred
- Statutory Accounting Background preferred
Benefits
- Medical (first of following month)
- Dental
- Vision
- Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Roth 401 (k) Plan
- Bonus program
- Generous Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Time
- Generous holidays (to include birthday)
- Business casual environment
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