Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | UFG Insurance

The Tone:
This is an in-person role at UFG Insurance, located in a general office environment. UFG is an insurance company seeking a Staff Accountant to ensure accurate accounting, reporting, and analysis of the company’s financial transactions. This role is critical for maintaining data integrity, supporting timely financial reporting, and strengthening internal controls across multiple company entities.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person
• Pay: $55000–$60000 yearly
• Team: Financial Reporting team
• Mission: To ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for UFG’s financial transactions while maintaining data integrity and supporting financial governance.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas), financial systems or subledgers

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Closing: Prepare month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis for multiple company entities.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Analyze financial information, prepare detailed reports to support management decision-making, and identify discrepancies for review.
• Compliance & Controls: Prepare SOX-compliant documentation, ensure adherence to company policies and internal controls, and assist with audit requests.
• Process Optimization: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on optimizing processes, standardizing reporting, and automating data flow.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Support system enhancements and collaborate with operations and IT teams on finance transformation initiatives to modernize systems.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required, positioning this role for early-career professionals focused on financial reporting.
• Experience: No specific prior work experience is explicitly required for this role.
• Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas); fundamental understanding of GAAP and statutory accounting principles; analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Bonus: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or progress toward certification; prior experience within property and casualty insurance; experience with financial systems or subledgers.