Staff Accountant

About the role

For more than 50 years, Ash Brokerage has been dedicated to impacting lives. We were founded on the power of relationships, and that still drives our culture today. Our team of almost 400 is the same service-centered culture as we were in 1971. Ash Brokerage works with financial professionals to help find, understand, and process insurance and retirement solutions to protect clients in every stage of life. As part of the Integrity family, we help people protect their life, health, and wealth for the good days ahead and make the most of what life brings.

On the Finance team, we enjoy connecting with all Ash departments to support this industry-leading organization. The Staff Accountant will be key in daily and monthly financial processes supporting the accounting function and serve as a resource and partner to the Finance team.

Responsibilities

As Staff Accountant, you will contribute to key financial processes that support the organization's continued growth and operational excellence. Success in this role will include the ability to:

• Manage the cash receipt and revenue coding process, including reviewing and reconciling deposits, ensuring accurate coding by carrier, revenue type, and line of business, and recording transactions in the appropriate accounting period. Partner with the Commissions team to resolve missing or unclear coding, prepare and upload entries to the accounting system, and complete timely reconciliations and month-end finalization.
• Maintain fixed asset records and reconcile fixed asset schedules to the general ledger. Support the annual personal property tax return process by compiling asset data, preparing calculations and supporting schedules, and coordinating timely review prior to filing.
• Support the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to established deadlines.
• Maintain accounting operations and provide support for miscellaneous projects and departmental initiatives as needed.
• Serve as a backup resource for critical accounting processes to ensure continuity and operational support.
• Act as a change champion by identifying opportunities for process improvement and assisting with the implementation of enhanced workflows.
• Provide support for financial analysis, company-wide initiatives, the annual budgeting process, and forecasting activities.

Education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required, along with one or more years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, U.S. GAAP, and Microsoft Excel is required.

Talents and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment