Staff Accountant

• Position Summary: The Corporate Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting
• the organization's accounting and financial reporting functions by maintaining
• accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and
• assisting with month-end and year-end close processes.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Essential Tasks

• Assist in the month- end, quarter-end, and year-end close process by

preparing and posting journal entries

• Ensure all close activities are completed within the established close

calendar and escalate obstacles proactively.

• Prepare, own, and maintain monthly reconciliations for a broad portfolio of

balance sheet accounts

• Investigate and resolve all reconciling items within established timeframes;

document root causes and remediation steps for every variance identified.

• Utilize FloQast as a reconciliation and checklist platform
• Assist in accounting for new acquisitions
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through accurate and timely

posting of transactions in the agency management system (Applied Epic) and

accounting software (Sage Intacct)

• Support the development and maintenance of internal controls and accounting

procedures.

• Support annual financial statement audits and other compliance-related

audits.

• Establish and maintain formal written policies and procedures for business

processes, as needed within assigned workflows

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Proven ability to think strategically, plan effectively and promote a team

environment

• Ability to analyze financial information
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Organized and detail oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, etc.
• Understanding of and experience working in cloud-based accounting systems.

Experience with Sage Intacct is a plus.

• Experience working with AI is a plus.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment

Core Competencies

• Leadership: Display leadership skills and ability to motivate fellow

employees (If applicable)

• Ability to Analyze and Solve Problems: Skill in recognizing challenges,

exploring options, and implementing effective solutions in a timely manner

• Attention to Detail: A strong focus on completing tasks and projects

accurately and thoroughly

• Communication Skills: Capable of expressing ideas clearly in both verbal and

written forms and engaging with various audiences

• Timely Task Completion: Ability to finish tasks and projects efficiently,

managing resources and priorities effectively

• Team Collaboration: Willingness to work together with others, promoting

teamwork and supporting shared goals

• Client Focus: Dedication to understanding and addressing the needs of clients

and stakeholders to ensure their satisfaction

• Dependability: Acknowledgment of the importance of being present and punctual
• Creative Thinking: Openness to suggesting new ideas and methods to improve

processes and outcome

• Organizational Skills: Capability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple

projects simultaneously

• Adaptability: Willingness to adjust to changing situations and priorities,

showing resilience in a dynamic work environment

• Experience and Education:
• 2+ years previous accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or similar discipline
• Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial

reporting.

• Experience working with ERP systems and accounting software

Licensing and Credentials

• CPA Preferred

Systems

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of and experience working in cloud-based accounting systems.

Experience with Sage Intacct is a plus

• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Repeated use of sight to read documents and computer screens
• Repeated use of hearing and speech to communicate on telephone and in person
• Repetitive hand movements, such as keyboarding, writing, 10-key
• Walking, bending, sitting, reaching and stretching in all directions

Benefits & Compensation

• Higginbotham offers medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage,

• 401K, equity incentive plan as well as multiple supplemental benefits for
• physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

• Employee Wellness Program
• Company paid holidays, plus PTO

• Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: To protect the interests of all
• parties, Higginbotham Insurance Agency, Inc., and our partners, will not accept
• unsolicited potential placements from any source other than directly from the
• candidate or a vendor partner under MSA with Higginbotham.  Please do not
• contact or send unsolicited potential placements to our team members.

• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled