Senior Accounting Specialist

Why work with us?

The North American branch of Generali Global Assistance offers a diverse and inclusive work environment while employees work towards making real difference in the lives of our clients. As an Organization, we pride ourselves with offering white glove service while being mindful of corporate responsibility and our environmental footprint.

Employees enjoy a plethora of benefits to include:

• A diverse, inclusive, professional work environment
• Flexible work schedules
• Company match on 401(k)
• Competitive Paid Time Off policy
• Generous Employer contribution for health, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid short term and long term disability insurance
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance program
• Wellness programs
• Fun employee and company events
• Discounts on travel insurance

Who are we?

Generali Global Assistance is proudly part of the Europ Assistance Group brand and our products utilize a number of corporate and product brands. The brands for our North American team include the following:

• CSA: US travel insurance brand for retail and lodging partners. Learn more here.
• Generali Global Assistance (GGA): The primary Corporate brand in the United States for our travel insurance, travel assistance, identity and cyber protection, and beneficiary companion products. Learn more here.
• GMMI: the industry standard for global medical cost containment and medical risk management solutions. Learn more here.
• Iris, Powered by Generali: identity and digital protection solution. Learn more here.
• Trip Mate: US travel insurance brand for tour operator, cruise and airline partners. Learn more here.

What you’ll be doing.

Job Summary

This position will support general accounting activities of the department including general ledger account analysis/reconciliation, monthly financials close, year-end audits, monthly variance analysis and analytics, and as needed, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities. This position is responsible for compiling and analyzing financial information and advising management regarding key financial and operational issues. This position is based in our Pembroke Pines, Florida location and reports to the Head of Finance.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounting

• Conducts accurate general ledger accounting, reporting, and reconciliation, with adherence to meeting deadlines
• Reconciles bank and general ledger and ensures that errors and/or issues are resolved effectively and in a timely manner
• Performs GMMI accounts payable duties
• Performs accurate and timely monthly financials and year-end close
• Backup accounting functions as directed

Audit and Internal Controls

• Supports internal and external audits in an efficient, timely and accurate manner
• Actively participates in the continual strengthening of internal controls through process analysis and risk assessment with a focus on automation, streamlining workflow processes and procedures, and presenting findings and recommendations to Head of Finance
• Manages special projects as directed

Analysis & Reporting

• Prepares account reconciliations/analyses and conducts appropriate account/accounting research
• Performs ad-hoc reporting and variance analysis
• Responds to requests for reports and analyses from department managers and other key internal customers in a timely and professional manner

Administrative Support and Coordination

• Acts as liaison to other departments regarding communication of finance and accounting policies and procedures in order to ensure proper accounting standards are being applied by all departments. This includes but is not limited to sales, commissions, expenses, etc.
• Develops internal resource materials and training communication on finance and accounting related processes and procedures
• Participates in meetings, special projects and performs other duties as assigned
• Partners with other departments to find resolution to accounting and systems issues as needed to accomplish goals and routine tasks

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