Fort Lee, NJ, 07024, USA
3 days ago
Staff Accountant
**Description** **_What We Do & How We Do It_** In the time it takes you to read this, TRANZACT has already generated thousands of leads for some of the nation’s top insurance brands—and we’re only getting started! As a rapidly expanding company that’s redefining how consumers connect with insurance, we’re looking for driven individuals ready to make a real impact. If you’re up for joining a team that’s challenging the norm, your timing couldn’t be better! When you become part of TRANZACT, you join a team of passionate people who push for excellence, follow through on commitments, and love to succeed together. Our culture rests on a simple principle: Be Real. That means being genuine, keeping your word, and having the courage to make tough decisions. It’s about being yourself, being open to feedback, and making a positive impact every day. **_Short: We Create Better Lives for Tomorrow by Making Insurance Simple Today._** **Key Responsibilities** • Perform month end closing processes for assigned line(s) of business including journal entries, account analysis and internal financial reports. • Reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance. • Understand insurance carrier data to include contracts, commissions and policy data. • Responsible for commission statement allocations as well as additional analysis as needed. • Perform other duties as required to support the understanding and analysis of the profitability of the company and related lines of business. • Prepare journal entries related to fixed assets and additional required reporting. • Assist with external audit requests. • Work with colleagues across the organization to resolve discrepancies. • Identify opportunities for process improvement and assist in implementing changes to increase efficiency and accuracy in financial operations. • Special projects as needed. • Participate in and contribute positively to work/team environment. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. **Qualifications** **What You'll Need to be successful:** • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting • 4+ years of accounting experience • COA certification is preferred but not required. • Proficiency in Excel; Oracle experience is a plus. • Strong knowledge of GAAP • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills • Critical thinking and high attention to detail • Strong mathematical and analytical skills • Organized and strong time management skills TRANZACT, a WTW Company, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet (https://cdn-static.findly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/478/2019/03/Equal-Opportunity-is-the-Law-Poster-Supplement.pdf)
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