Staff Accountant

SWBC is seeking a talented individual who will be responsible for the general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and administrative activities for assigned entities. Performs accounting duties related to daily activities of various SWBC divisions, including, but not limited to, preparation and posting of accounting entries, processing carrier statements, commissions, reconciliation of general ledger balances, and month end general ledger closing processes.

Why you'll love this role:

You'll play a key part in ensuring financial accuracy and integrity across multiple divisions, with opportunities to streamline processes and contribute to audit readiness. SWBC values your expertise and initiative, giving you the autonomy to make meaningful improvements while working alongside a supportive team. This is a great opportunity to deepen your accounting skills in a dynamic and respected organization.

Essential duties include the following:

• •Processes carrier commission statements, evaluating the backup support for proper posting.
• •Process customer receivables and customer payments using the Accounts Receivable sub-ledger in Workday.
• •Calculates commission statements by customer for internal and external commissioned people.
• •Creation of new customers in the Workday system, validating that all required customer information is captured.
• •Receives and processes incoming agency invoices and process payments.
• •Prepares monthly payments to insurance and brokerage companies.
• •Research, gather, analyze, and respond to inquiries and exception requests made regarding commission statements in an accurate and timely manner.
• •Research and resolves department inquiries regarding misapplied and outstanding payments, past due charges, credit balances and vendor statements; performs research as requested.
• •Prepare recurring and month end close journal entries; ensuring proper documentation is included as support.
• •Monitors and reconciles assigned general ledger accounts to include researching and resolving outstanding entries.
• •Ensure reconciliations and journal entries are completed within the closing schedule by coordinating with other accounting staff members.
• •Responsible for the timely processing and adequate coding of cash receipts.
• •Prepares and maintains process narratives and operating procedures.
• •Assists with gathering and providing requested documentation for the external auditors.
• •Performs a variety of accounting projects or other duties, as requested by management.
• •Performs all other duties as assigned.

Serious candidates will possess the minimum qualifications:

• •Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university.
• •Minimum of one (1) year of experience in accounting or related experience.
• •Proficient Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• •Excellent data entry, analytical, and organizational skills.
• •Excellent listening and multi-tasking skills.
• •Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• •Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, communication (both written and oral), and telephone etiquette skills.
• •Working knowledge of ERP systems.
• •Working knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• •Able to sit for long periods of time executing, updating, and validating personal computer applications.
• •Able lift 10-20lbs of boxes containing accounting documentation.

Additional Information:

SWBC is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug testing.

To learn more about SWBC, visit our website at www.SWBC.com. If interested, please click the appropriate apply button.