Accountant, Operations

Job Description

Accountant, Operations | Encova Insurance

The Tone:
This is a hybrid role at Encova Insurance, located in either Columbus, Ohio or Charleston, West Virginia. Encova Insurance provides insurance services to its customers, with associates driving the company’s success through dedicated service. This position is vital for supporting core financial operations, including financial reporting, reconciliations, cash management, and expense administration. The Accountant, Operations will directly impact the company’s financial accuracy, controls, and operational efficiency.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Columbus, OH or Charleston, WV
• Pay: $49225–$88210 yearly
• Mission: Ensure the accuracy of financial information by preparing general ledger entries, analyzing accounting records, performing associated reconciliations, and resolving potential issues.
• Tech Stack: Concur, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, core insurance system, general ledger, business objects

What You’ll Actually Do
• General Ledger Management: Prepare daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger entries and maintain accounting records, including required supporting computations.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform account reconciliations for assigned asset, liability, and expense accounts to ensure the accuracy of financial reports and safeguard company assets.
• Financial Analysis & Resolution: Research and resolve potential issues and exceptions related to financial information and cash processes, working with other teams as needed.
• Expense & Vendor Administration: Administer, maintain, review, and audit all employee expense reports and the core system, including preparing associated journal entries and reporting, and manage vendor records.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure proper recording and reporting based on statutory accounting principles, assist with researching and implementing rule changes, and prepare specific supplementary reporting and PBC items for annual audits.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A preferred four-year college degree with a major in accounting or finance. Requires the ability to learn and understand Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory Accounting Principles.
• Experience: Proven ability to support financial reporting, reconciliations, cash management, and expense administration. Strong preference for candidates with Concur experience, including administration, auditing, and employee support.
• Skills: Familiarity and ability to use various software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Possess strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to use technical tools for analysis and efficiency, and an understanding of accessing data sources for reporting.
• Bonus: An interest in progressing towards a CPA designation is preferred.