Staff Accountant

Overview

Are you a staff accountant who is ready for a new challenge? Do you enjoy streamlining accounting processes and implementing best practices? Are you tech-savvy and eager to be part of a small and growing team? National Contracting Center () is a Medicare Field Marketing Organization (FMO) specializing in Medicare, ACA, and life insurance products. Our mission is to provide exceptional support and resources to independent agents and agencies, ensuring they have the tools and guidance to succeed in an ever-changing healthcare landscape.

As we expand our footprint, we are seeking a talented and self-motivated accounting professional to join our team. This role will manage and process our core accounting processes and financial compliance, including AP/AR, Payroll (W2 and 1099), Monthly Close, Reporting, Expensify, and Reconciliations. This role requires a thorough understanding of accounting principles and practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of continuous improvement and fostering positive relationships with stakeholders.

Reporting to our Controller, this person will dive in and use their initiative to achieve aggressive goals, joining and inspiring a team of like-minded go-getters to achieve our company vision.

• W2 employment with a competitive base salary + performance bonuses.
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with 5% match, student loan paydown assistance, paid caregiver and parental leave, and more.
• Generous paid time off, including 3 weeks of PTO, all major holidays, and Twixmas (office closure between Christmas and New Year’s).
• Professional development: access to Linked In Learning, mentoring, and project opportunities.
• Meaningful Work:
  We help small business owners grow their businesses and guide seniors in finding the right coverage, avoiding scams, and receiving top-notch service.

Please note that this role is in-office/hybrid (Knoxville metro area).

• a collaborative person who enjoys sharing knowledge and working with others to produce results
• an effective communicator: over the phone, in person, virtually, and in writing
• an attitude of persistence, initiative, humility, and a “can-do” attitude
• a highly organized individual who can plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines and help others do so
• someone with excellent independent judgment, discretion, confidentiality, and negotiation skills who deals effectively with delicate situations
• a positive, team-oriented, personable leader who connects well with all types of people to build long-lasting, meaningful, and productive business relationships with colleagues
• a persistent individual who is committed to doing the work necessary for success
• a flexible individual who is willing and able to adjust to the inevitable changes in the insurance market and learn new information
• a professional individual with critical thinking skills who asks good questions, challenges assumptions, and focuses on growth

• knowledge of accounting and payroll functions
• excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• proficient with Microsoft Office and accounting software (Net Suite preferred)
• analyze large amounts of information, remain up to date on changes in that information, and be able to clearly and accurately present that information to others
• effectively organize and prioritize, meet deadlines, and deliver results
• strong communication skills, math and analytic skills, negotiation skills, business acumen, and relationship-building skills
• remain calm when addressing problems, defuse difficult situations, and maximize benefit for NCC by creating and maintaining relationships
• a keen understanding of systems, data, and reporting, focusing on continuous improvement, user experience, and repeatable and scalable processes

• assist in developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• prepare and present month-end and year-end closing reports
• prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and the monthly close process
• review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• manage Accounts Payable process
• manage Expensify, our expense tracking software package, and its integration with Net Suite; handle reporting, auditing, and user training and experience
• oversee payroll processing and accounting systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions, including salaries, bonuses, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and report transactions for tax purposes
• reconcile balance sheets, benefits audits, and other financial transactions
• maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures
• conduct monthly insurance deduction audits,…