Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for an insurance organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing routine accounting entries and reconciliations, and assisting with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting activities. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in general ledger accounting, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities:
• Record and post month-end journal entries such as accruals, recurring adjustments, and premium-related transactions to keep the general ledger current and accurate.
• Match premium accounts receivable activity to incoming cash on a daily basis and prepare any required correcting or supporting entries.
• Complete daily cash position reconciliations and help monitor the accuracy of cash activity across accounts.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure timely resolution.
• Calculate and prepare agent commission support, including logs and statements, for monthly and quarterly payment cycles.
• Reconcile claims payment balances each month and verify supporting records are aligned with accounting data.
• Prepare premium tax filings for state and municipal jurisdictions in accordance with reporting deadlines.
• Track outstanding stale-dated checks, communicate with payees as needed, and complete unclaimed property reporting documentation for applicable states.
• Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules, review contribution classifications, and assist with month-end close, financial reporting, data submissions, audits, and other accounting projects as assigned.