Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Job Location: Chesterfield MO (Hybrid)

Job Type: Contract (6 months)

Primary Duties:

• Process statements and handle numerous journal entries related to mortgage loans.
• Perform reconciliations and ensure a strong understanding of debits and credits.
• Participate in Septembers monthend close with the team then manage the next close independently.

Position Summary:

The role involves processing data managing accounting systems conducting analysis and performing reconciliations related to investment accounting across various asset classes. The accountant will also handle special projects as required.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out accounting functions and prepare monthend quarterend and annual analyses for designated areas.
• Identify and resolve issues navigate large data sets to detect errors and gather financial information.
• Accurately summarize issues assess risks propose recommendations and implement approved changes.
• Perform testing related to system and process improvements.
• Collaborate with other functional areas to optimize accounting and reporting practices and address inquiries from various departments.

Requirements:

Education:

• Required: Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent work experience with 5 years of accounting or auditing experience.
• Preferred: Masters Degree CPA progress towards FLMI public accounting investment accounting and experience with Statutory or GAAP accounting especially in insurance/reinsurance financial reporting.

Skills & Experience:

• Required:

  • Advanced Excel skills and solid knowledge of Statutory and GAAP accounting.
  • Ability to produce results adapt to new methods and work under tight deadlines.
  • Strong investigative analytical and problemsolving skills.
  • Flexibility initiative accountability and the ability to manage multiple tasks priorities and projects simultaneously.
  • Team collaboration good communication skills and the ability to translate business needs into solutions.

• Preferred:

  • Experience with data analytics and tools like Tableau and basic SQL/Query skills.

GAAP,Journal Entries,Accountants