Accountant I

Job Description

Accountant I | National Interstate Insurance Company

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid Accountant I role at National Interstate Insurance Company, located in Richfield, OH. Employees in this position are expected to be on-site four days a week, with core in-office days being Tuesday through Thursday, and one remote day. National Interstate, a member of Great American Insurance Group, specializes in commercial transportation insurance, offering risk financing solutions across all 50 states to a wide variety of transportation classes. This role is vital for assisting with the accurate preparation and review of financial statements and maintaining robust financial records, directly supporting the company’s commitment to integrity and accountability.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Richfield, OH
• Team: Part of the Accounting team
• Mission: This role is responsible for supporting core accounting functions to maintain accurate financial records and reports for the company.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Reporting: Support the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and other relevant regulations.
• General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Financial Operations Support: Prepare journal entries and assist with critical month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Interdepartmental Coordination: Coordinate moderately complex accounting matters and reporting with various internal departments, locations, divisions, and external customers.
• Audit & Controls: Support internal and external audits by ensuring the availability of necessary documentation, and assist with internal control improvements for company policy adherence.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience. Must possess technical knowledge of various accounting principles and practices, including GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Experience: This is an early career role, working on assignments of moderate technical and logistical complexity, with a focus on developing and maintaining knowledge of company policies.
• Skills: Requires foundational analytical and problem-solving abilities, along with effective interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively across departments in a team environment.