Accountant I

Job Description

Accountant I | Claims Management Resources, Inc. (CMR)

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Claims Management Resources, Inc. (CMR). CMR operates in the specialized field of subrogation, partnering with companies to recover payments on damage claims, ensuring that the party responsible ultimately bears the cost. The Accountant I plays a foundational role in this mission by meticulously handling routine accounting activities, which directly supports CMR’s commitment to providing excellent customer service to both clients and other involved parties. This dedication helps CMR’s customers concentrate on their core business. The company fosters a work environment driven by its Core Four principles—Process, Results, Culture, and Experience—and values a healthy work-life balance, reflected in its company events and community volunteer opportunities, all within a casual and comfortable atmosphere.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Not specified in listing

• Mission: This role is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, including payments, invoices, and journal entries, to support the company’s subrogation and client reporting needs.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, multiple internal systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Payment Processing: Reconcile and post daily claim payments and deposits into multiple systems, ensuring accuracy in financial records.
• Client Reporting: Prepare various reports and invoices for clients precisely according to their specific requirements.
• Transaction Entry: Code and enter invoices and check requests into multiple systems, alongside entering transactions and journal entries into the general ledger.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Research and resolve basic discrepancies related to payments, deposits, invoices, accounts receivable, and accounts payable transactions.
• Accounting Support: Assist with month-end activities, client reporting, reconciliation, and other general accounting support tasks as requested, maintaining organized accounting records and documentation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This early-career position requires a high school diploma and a minimum of one year of experience gained within an Accounting or Finance department.
• Experience: A mandatory one year of experience specifically within an Accounting or Finance department is essential.
• Skills: Candidates must demonstrate excellent data entry skills with an acute attention to detail. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word is critical, alongside well-developed analytical and critical thinking abilities, and excellent verbal and written communication. Reliable attendance and punctuality are also key requirements for success in this role.
• Bonus: Having some college credits in accounting is considered a plus. Additionally, prior work experience of two or more years in either banking or accounts receivable would be advantageous.