Staff Accountant

Los Angeles | On-Site | Accounting & Finance

Pay Range: $50,000-$70,000 Per Year. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable.

Knight Insurance Group, a privately owned property & casualty group of insurance companies, has an exciting opportunity for a career-minded, detailed oriented individual to join a progressive and entrepreneurial insurance company with a friendly but fast-paced work environment.

The Staff Accountant will assist with day to day statutory accounting, accounts payable, compliance filings and finance duties.

Must be a strong team player with a friendly and personable demeanor and effective communication, and able to work well within a close-knit Accounting environment.

What you'll do as a Staff Accountant:

• Bank reconciliation
• Assist with insurance accounting including investments, reinsurance and compliance filings and quarterly/annual statement.
• Perform month end Accounts Payable closing procedures to ensure all transactions are complete
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Assist with 1099 filings to IRS
• Assist with other duties and any special projects as assigned
• Strong interpersonal skills to work collegially and effectively with other members of the team and should be able to communicate successfully with affiliate companies
• Works well under pressure, accepts responsibility for own actions and follows through on commitments.

Job Requirements

What are we looking for in our Staff Accountant:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• 1+ years of general ledger reconciliation and accounting experience. Prior experience with medium volume Accounts Payable and Data Entry a plus
• Expert level of proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other financial reporting tools
• Detail oriented and well-organized
• Ability to work in an environment requiring multi-tasking abilities
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
• Full-time position, M – F , 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Flexible)

Benefits

What do we offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life Insurance, LTD, and Flexible Spending Account
• 401K and Employee Stock Ownership Program (employer matching)
• Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement
• Career Path Opportunities
• Onsite Yoga, Pilates, Onsite Gym
• UKG Wallet (access to your pay before payday)

Experience

Preferred

• 1 - 3 years: 1+ years of general ledger reconciliation and accounting experience.

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field

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