Senior Accountant at Alliant Insurance Services in San Diego, California

Job Description:

Position at Alliant Insurance Services

With a history dating back to 1925, Alliant Insurance Services is one of the nation's leading distributors of diversified insurance products and services. As one of the 10 largest insurance brokerage firms in the U.S., Alliant operates through a national network of offices providing property and casualty, workers' compensation, employee benefits, surety, and financial products and services to clients nationwide.

More information is available on the company's web site at:www.alliant.com.

SUMMARY

Responsible for reconciling general ledger accounts, consolidating journal entries. Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports. Creates financial statements, provides financial reporting, develops quarterly forecasts and supports the annual budgeting process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reconciles various general ledger accounts each month, including producer payable, carrier payable, inter-company accounts, etc. and identifies and resolves reconciling items;


• Prepares consolidating journal entries for monthly close;


• Prepares recurring and non-recurring journal entries as needed for monthly close;


• Handles monthly bank reconciliation and various banking transactions;


• Individually conducts special research or investigation projects as assigned;


• Assists with compiling information for external auditors and tax preparers;


• Assists Accounting Manager and Controller as necessary;


• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience

3 - 4 years of staff level accounting experience, preferably in insurance industry

Proven knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, with emphasis in intercompany accounting

Working knowledge of Hyperion, or other consolidation software, preferred

SKILLS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Transaction and account balance analysis skills

Ability to create spreadsheets, file and operate general office equipment

Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork

Proficient in Microsoft Office products

We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.

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Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.

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