Associate Accounting Specialist

Description

WHY NORTH RISK PARTNERS

Are you interested in doing work that matters everyday with an organization intentional about building and living out a values-driven team culture? North Risk Partners is a fast-growing firm dedicated to serving the insurance and risk management needs of businesses and individuals. We provide expertise in Commercial Lines, Employee & Individual Benefits, Personal Lines, Surety, Claims, and Risk Management. Our team consists of over 450 employees working in over 30 locations across five states, including Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska. 

At North Risk Partners, our #oneTEAM lives out #oneMISSION: to provide extraordinary #service to our clients, to each other, and to our communities while living out our core values each day. Our team environments are designed to provide #oneTEAM members opportunity to focus on collaborative relationships (clients and team), variety from day-to-day, constant learning, and the tools and resources to learn and grow at work and in life. 

JOB SUMMARY

The Associate Accounting Specialist will be trained on department policies, procedures, and general accounting functions. This position will assist Accounting Specialists with day-to-day tasks and projects. This individual will progressively increase their responsibilities and eventually work independently on various department projects and procedures to become an Accounting Specialist. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES

• Responsible for general accounting functions: 
  • Support Account Managers with client balances 
  • Prepare journal entries and maintain balance sheet schedules and ledgers 
• Work under the direction of Accounting Specialists to:  
  • Process North Risk Partners insurance company direct bill commission statements  
  • Reconcile and process carrier agency bill statements 
  • Collect customer accounts receivable
  • Complete year-end closings process
  • Process employee expense reports 
  • Process cash receipts
  • Pay vendor bills based upon approved authorization matrix
  • Provide information and support during the audit process 
  • Implement internal financial controls and procedures 
• Receive, approve, code, and when necessary, investigate client accounts payable invoices for staff to input 
• Prepare daily journal entries, including daily sweeps from company sweeps
• Prepare analysis of accounts as requested
• Prepare appropriate schedules and reports as requested 
• Perform miscellaneous projects and complete various tasks as requested by management 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

• A combination of education and experience generally attained through a high school degree, bachelor's degree, or associate's degree (Accounting degree preferred) and general knowledge of finance principles
• General knowledge of local, state, and federal laws regarding accounting, finances, and taxation
• Demonstrated technical accounting skills 
• Strong attention to detail with organizational skills, demonstrating ability to prioritize tasks effectively 
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential information 

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

• A role model for North Risk Partners’ core values, mission, and desired culture
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Professionally and positively represent North Risk Partners to all coworkers, clients, and external stakeholders
• A team player who collaborates and works well with his/her coworkers
• A professional who demonstrates the ability to carry on a conversation with clients, Risk Advisors, and other coworkers within North Risk Partners

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Perform under normal office conditions; may include lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Twist, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, stand, walk, and reach frequently
• Hear, speak, and effectively verbally communicate in the English language, including following oral and written instructions to communicate with people inside and outside of the organization
• Sit and a desk for extended periods of time and perform long hours of work sitting at a computer
• Move around office/building/facilities repeatedly throughout the day
• Apply manual dexterity, visual acuity and ability, for computer keyboarding, office equipment uses, review of detailed reports, information, fine print, and warning labels
• Must possess valid driver’s license and be able to travel to different North Risk Partners locations for meetings, as well as various locations throughout