Senior Accounting & Operations Specialist

Job Description

Job DescriptionPLS Claims is an independent adjusting company headquartered in the Atlanta area. PLS Claims represents numerous clients, including insurance companies, Syndicates at Lloyds, self-insureds and third-party administrators.

We are looking for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys a diverse range of responsibilities and wants to become an integral part of a growing small business

In this highly visible and newly created role, you'll oversee day-to-day accounting operations while managing payroll, employee and HR administration tasks, and business compliance activities. Working closely with the Vice President/Controller, you'll help ensure our financial operations run smoothly while identifying opportunities to improve processes and support future growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, values autonomy, and wants to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative team.

Primary Responsibilities

Accounting:

• AP/AR, bank reconciliations, journal entries, month-end support, financial reporting, and budget assistance
• Support the VP/Controller with special projects and financial reporting in addition to managing the recurring day-to-day accounting responsibilities for the business

Payroll and Human Resources/Employee Administration:

• Payroll processing, benefits, PTO support, maintaining employee records, workers comp, unemployment, and HR tasks
• Play an integral part in onboarding and helping existing employees with questions as needed to continue building a great employee experience and maintain a strong team culture

Business Operations and Compliance:

• Corporate licensing, insurance certificates, vendor documentation, compliance calendars, internal controls, process improvement, assist with employee training programs
• Help us identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and accuracy of internal procedures

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Small, collaborative team where your contributions matter
• Variety—you won't be doing the same thing every day
• Opportunity to partner directly with executive leadership
• Stable, growing business
• Opportunity to expand into higher-level accounting and operational responsibilities over time

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Experience processing payroll
• Experience with QuickBooks (or similar accounting software)
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Compensation and Benefits:

• Annual salary of $65,000–$75,000, based on experience and qualifications
• Medical insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Simple IRA retirement plan
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional-development opportunities
• On-site gym

Equal Employment Opportunity


We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.