About This Role
This Staff Accountant position involves preparing journal entries, managing fixed assets and leases, handling Form 1099s and vendor management, and overseeing unclaimed property. The role requires a detail-oriented professional to ensure accuracy in financial records and support various accounting functions within the team.
Responsibilities
- Prepare journal entries timely and accurately with proper support attached
- Collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies impacting journal entry accuracy or timing
- Record all new assets, disposals, etc., into the fixed asset system
- Record all fixed assets and leases related entries into the general ledger system
- Coordinate with IT and Admin Services Department to ensure accurate fixed assets and lease inventories
- Work with IT and outside vendors to ensure proper maintenance of fixed asset and lease accounting systems
- Ensure that backup staff maintains proficiency through occasional refresher training and updated procedure documents
- Deliver accurate and timely issuance of Form 1099s and other related filings, in accordance with IRS regulations
- Coordinate with Accounts Payable and other departments to ensure adherence to IRS regulations regarding 1099s and backup withholdings
- Partner with IT and outside vendor to ensure proper maintenance of 1099 system
- Establish accurate and timely setup of vendors, as needed
- Maintain schedule of all unclaimed property filing deadlines
- Monthly, send listing of uncashed checks over 180 days old to employees responsible for researching the checks and communicating with the vendors
- Send due diligence letters as needed and respond to all replies timely
- File all unclaimed property reports accurately and timely
- Accept delegated tasks willingly and follow through on assignments with accountability and attention to detail
- Support business process optimization and efficiency by identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing solutions as needed
- Take on various projects and assignments from management, ensuring timely completion and alignment with company goals
- Provide regular updates to leadership on assigned projects, meeting deadlines and delivering quality results
- Assist with department and company-wide initiatives, including research, surveys, audits, and process improvements
- Stay flexible and ready to take on additional responsibilities as needed to support team and organizational objectives
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
- Minimum 2 years of professional accounting experience, preferably in the insurance or financial services industry
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software, Workday preferred
- Understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting principles
- Demonstrated ability to reconcile accounts and ensure accuracy in financial records
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; attention to detail is essential
Benefits
- Participation in the Company's Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP), offering additional compensation driven by individual and company performance
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health care tax-free spending accounts with a company match
- 401(k) and Roth IRA with company match, as well as catch-up plans for both
- Vacation days, sick days, and paid personal days each calendar year (with vacation increases based on length of service)
- Paid holidays each calendar year
- Life and travel insurance
- Tax-free commuter benefits
- In-person and online learning opportunities
- Cross-function career opportunities
- Business casual work environment
- Time off to volunteer
- Matching donations to qualifying nonprofit organizations
- Company-sponsored participation at non-profit events
About the Company
The Doctors Company is the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, founded and led by physicians. It is committed to advancing, protecting, and rewarding the practice of good medicine and is Certified™ by Great Place to Work®.
