Accountant

Who We Are

We’re an eight-time Best Places to Work award winner in Business Insurance who has earned the 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) award from Insurance Business magazine. We are also recognized as an Elite Agency award winner and named as a Top Employee Benefits Firm. We are a leading Insurance Broker and Consultant that provides Employee Benefits, Property & Casualty, and Retirement and Individual Private Client solutions to help our clients reach and realize their goals because we believe business is personal. Our personal commitment to our team and our clients has created long-lasting and successful relationships across our growing 300+ nationwide offices and 17 international locations. To learn more, please visit: https://www.NFP.com.

NFP, an AON Company, is seeking an Accountant.

The Insurance Accountant role provides business accounting and general bookkeeping support for fast-paced specialty programs utilizing the agency management system called IMS. Primary responsibilities will focus on General Ledger accounting, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, and cash account management. The role will report directly to the Accounting Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily.

Responsibilities:

· Accounts Receivable – manage and analyze A/R reports, including aging reports, reconciling statements, and reviewing and processing return premiums.

· Company Payables – reconcile company payable statements/invoices and record disbursements

· Cash management – bank reconciliations

· Conduct billing, payment, and reporting activities within specific deadlines

· Document accounting procedures and policies

· Additional projects as assigned by management

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities:

Required Knowledge

· Microsoft Office Suite - Proficient

· Microsoft Excel – Above Average Proficiency

· Experience with various accounting software

· Proficient in working in web-based applications

· Proficient with research

Required Skills or Abilities

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Self-starter, self-motivator, ability to work independently

· Ability to be flexible and switch from one project to another when needed to meet deadlines

· Strong attention to detail

· Organizational and time management skills

· Maintain confidentiality

· Problem solving skills

· Confident, team player who can help refine and expand this role over time

Education and/or Experience:

· 4-year (Bachelor’s) Degree in Accounting is preferred, finance and other business disciplines considered

· Company Payables / Receivables experience required

· Microsoft Excel proficiency required

· Insurance agency experience is a plus

· Experience using an Agency Management System (IMS preferred, EPIC, AIM are highly desired

What We Offer

NFP is proud to offer a competitive salary, PTO & paid holidays, 401(k) with match, exclusive discount programs, health & wellness programs, and more. Our PeopleFirst culture focuses on building and nurturing lifelong relationships with our employees because, at the end of the day, we exist to be there for others.

NFP and You... Better together!

NFP is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.