4751 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 111
Los Angeles, CA 90010, USA
4751 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 111
Los Angeles, CA 90010, USA
Knight Insurance Group, a privately owned property & casualty group of insurance companies, has an exciting opportunity for a career-minded, detailed oriented individual to join a progressive and entrepreneurial insurance company with a friendly but fast-paced work environment.
Pay Range: $50,000- $65,000 Per Year. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including bit not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable.
As an Accountant you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day accounts payable processing to ensure the accuracy of invoices and timely payments according to established policies/procedures. The selected candidate will provide support and information to the accounting/finance team in the areas of Accounts Payable, including data entry, payments, and 1099 reports. Must be a strong team player with a friendly, personable demeanor, effective communication, and able to work well within a close-knit accounting environment.
This is a full-time role in which you’ll report to the CFO. You must be willing to work onsite at the Los Angeles Corporate office.
What you’ll do as an Accountant?
- Check requests for appropriate coding, documentation, and approval prior to entry into the accounting system.
- Scan and bookmark checks. And create a daily check register.
- Match invoices to checks, obtain all signatures for checks and distribute checks accordingly.
- Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
- Maintain daily file management.
- Daily Deposits
- Collect / follow up on W9 and manage 1099’s to IRS
- Perform month end Accounts Payable closing procedures to ensure all transactions are complete
- Assist with other duties and any special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
What we look for in our Accountant?
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
- 1+ years of general ledger reconciliation and accounting experience.
- Prior experience with medium volume Accounts Payable and Data Entry is a plus
- Expert level of proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other financial reporting tools
- Detail oriented and well-organized
- Ability to work in an environment requiring multi-tasking abilities
- Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
- Strong interpersonal skills to work collegially and effectively with other members of the team and should be able to communicate successfully with affiliate companies
- Works well under pressure, accepts responsibility for own actions and follows through on commitments.
What do we offer?
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life Insurance, LTD, and Flexible Spending Account
- 401K and Employee Stock Ownership Program (employer matching)
- Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement
- UKG Wallet (access to your pay before payday)
Qualifications
Skills
Preferred
MS Excel
Expert
Behaviors
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Motivations
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Education
Required
Bachelors or better in Finance or related field.
Experience
Preferred
1-3 years: