Senior Staff Accountant

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Flex locations:
Winston-Salem, NCtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R1190

Truliant’s mission is to improve lives by putting our members first, providing great service and straightforward financial solutions. Our core values of Member Focus, Service, Guidance, Relationships, and Community define how we interact with members to fulfill our mission of improving lives and providing a foundation on which we conduct ourselves.

Our Promise to Our Teammates:
Truliant strives to provide all teammates with an enjoyable place to work where they feel valued, empowered and rewarded for all that they do.
** Purpose of the Job
** The Senior Staff Accountant position is responsible for performing a number of different complex accounting tasks.  Their duties include assisting other accounting staff in daily tasks and reviewing financial data to assist in making financial decisions.
** Essential Functions and Responsibilities
*** Prepares and reviews complex journal entries and account reconciliations.
* Supports monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
* Collaborates with other departments and/or external service providers to ensure all transactions have been properly recorded.
* Analyzes account balances and investigates variances.
* Prepares accruals, journal entries, and drives completion of the month-end close process.
* Reviews entries in the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers for accuracy; research discrepancies and make corrections.
* Assists in preparing internal financial reports and schedules for leadership and auditors.
* Maintains fixed asset schedules, leases, accruals, and prepaid accounts.
* Ensures compliance with internal accounting policies and U.S. GAAP.
* Performs research on technical accounting matters and performs other ad hoc analysis as needed.
* Identifies and implements process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.
* Develops and documents significant processes for both operational and financial reporting.
* Contributes to accounting systems upgrades and automation initiatives.
* Seeks development opportunities for self as well as assisting in the development of others.
* Engages in assisting Accounting Leadership as needed, including participation in all project meetings and considering the impact on the overall Accounting team.
* Supports internal and external audit processes by preparing requested documentation.
* Helps maintain documentation for key controls and accounting procedures.
** Other Duties and Responsibilities
*** Serves as back-up for Accountants as needed.
* Assists with other tasks and projects as assigned.
* Maintains a commitment to continued learning.
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
*** Must have extensive comprehension of GAAP and financial institution industry accounting principles to ensure compliance with financial reporting.
* Must have superior mathematical and analytical skills to be able to perform, interpret, and analyze financial information.
* Must have the ability to use different types of accounting and/or software, including reconciliation software.
* Must demonstrate advanced proficiency in MS Excel and advanced knowledge in MS Office.
* Must have the ability to analyze and understand all business processes within the CU, and make recommendations for improvements.
* Must have advanced knowledge of reconciliation methods.
* Must be results-oriented and demonstrate initiative.
* Must demonstrate ability to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
* Must promote healthy working relationships by maintaining a positive attitude and communicating in a collaborative, professional manner.
* Actively participates in committees and project teams to assist with developing and executing strategic initiatives
* Must have the ability to handle financial transactions related to the insurance operations, including commission reconciliations and premium processing.
* Must be able to complete all assignments with minimal supervision and have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Must be able to work in a general office environment or a…