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Preferred Employers Insurance (a Berkley Company) · 1 day ago

Staff Accountant

Preferred Employers Insurance, A Berkley Company specializes in providing workers’ compensation insurance to California business owners. The Staff Accountant is responsible for administering the accounting function, including financial reporting, maintaining accounting systems, and supporting the Finance department with financial statements and audit requirements.

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Responsibilities

Financial reporting to internal management and corporate parent
Maintenance of financial reporting systems supporting GAAP and statutory basis accounting
Administering accounting procedures including internal controls
Assists in preparation of accurate GAAP financial statements and reporting packages as assigned, including journal entries, supporting schedules and analysis, meeting all due dates per closing schedule
Responsible for timely and accurate account reconciliations as assigned (including analysis and resolution of reconciling items)
Preparing and executing Sarbanes-Oxley test plans
Assists in the support of internal and external audits/examinations
Unclaimed property compliance and reporting
Manage the entire accounts receivable process including billing, payments and follow-up on overdue balances
Manage past-due accounts assigned to external collection agencies
Address internal and external customer questions or billing discrepancies promptly
Collaborates across departments to gather financial data and support decision-making
Assisting Controller and Finance team in analysis, reporting and projects as needed
Assisting Controller in analysis of monthly budget reports
Identify process inefficiencies and collaborate on improvements that increase team productivity

Qualification

Accounting degreeCorporate Accounting experienceMicrosoft Excel proficiencyInsurance Industry experienceCustomer Service MindsetMulti-taskCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailProblem-solving ability

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university necessary
3-5 years of experience in Corporate Accounting or Finance
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, advanced formulas, Vlookups, etc
Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to solve problems
Must have strong communication and organizational skills
Customer Service Mindset
Willingness and eagerness to learn and take on new tasks

Preferred

Insurance Industry experience preferred

Benefits

Health
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Wellness
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Profit-Sharing plans

Company

Preferred Employers Insurance (a Berkley Company)

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Preferred Employers Insurance, a Berkley company, is a specialty provider of workers’ compensation insurance.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Eric Hansen
Senior Vice President - Underwriting
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Stephanie Graham
Vice President of Claims
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