Accountant

Immediate need for a talented Accountant. This is a 18+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Columbus, OH (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested. 

Job ID: 24-50810

Pay Range: $17 - $19/hour.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Credit Check: Due to the fiduciary accountabilities within this job, a valid credit check and/or background check will be required as part of the selection process.
• Assists, under minimal supervision, with the coordination, preparation and analysis of financial reports and statements as assigned.
• Assists in the development and submission of accounting and financial transactions required to provide proper reporting.
• Maintains necessary accounting records and files as required. Performs maintenance of general ledger.
• Prepares and verifies financial reports required by various insurance bureaus, publishing houses, statistical agencies, regulatory authorities, internal and external auditors/examiners and management.
• Corresponds with various field staff or outside sources concerning difficulties, discrepancies or other matters as directed and needed.
• Maintains current knowledge of changes to GAAP and/or statutory accounting and reporting requirements, which will impact the submission of required reports and financial statements.
• Recommends changes that would enhance, improve or facilitate job performance, processing or workflow.
• Recommends changes and enhancements to related technology.
• Assists, as requested, in the development and design of new accounting/financial processes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Key Requirements and Technology Experience: 

• Key skills; Exp in  Accounting/Investment
• Excel Skills
• Financial Industry Exp
• Undergraduate studies in accounting or finance; degree preferred.
• Additional business/accounting course study preferred.
• Three years related accounting experience.
• Industry practices and procedures; GAAP and/or STAT knowledge.
• Financial statement preparation.
• Command of all skills necessary for verbal and written communications.
• Ability to analyze reporting and financial data to determine compliance to established standards.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer and related accounting and business software
• Experience: 3 or more years’ experience in investments, accounting, or equivalent experience within the financial services industry.
• Skills: Ability to read and interpret financial account statements Well versed in technology with solid computer skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required.
• Data management skills/experience is preferred.
• The most important skills/competencies are Attention to detail, Effective Verbal/Written Communication, Ability to follow directions, Business Acumen and Technical/Professional Knowledge, including a solid understanding of the investments process and relative security types.
• We would like the candidates to have undergone Excel competency testing.

Our client is a leading Insurance Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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