Financial Reporting Accountant at Forrest T. Jones & Company, Inc.

Forrest T. Jones & Company, Inc., and its affiliates (“FTJ”), provide insurance and insurance related services to clients, corporations, employers and individuals. These services include providing benefits through innovative life and health insurance plans, financial services, and customized insurance products for niche markets. 

Position Summary

The primary function of this position is the preparation of financial statements and state filings for multiple insurance and insurance related companies.

Expectations

• Prepare financial statements for multiple companies.
• Prepare general ledger entries.
• File premium taxes and state filings with assigned states.
• Report and pay other taxes as assigned.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Reconcile bank accounts as needed.
• Prepare annual audit report drafts for an insurance company.
• Prepare the NAIC Annual Statement and related schedules for an insurance company.
• Make quarterly and annual NAIC and state filings for an insurance company.
• Provide information to auditors as needed.
• Assist with various financial reporting projects as needed.

• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Competencies

• Superior written/verbal communication skills
• Able to manage multiple competing priorities
• Results oriented, but still insist on accuracy
• Team player
• Proficient in PC applications in Windows based products; Microsoft Office including Excel

Requisites

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years’ experience in Accounting is required.
• Knowledge of insurance accounting is a plus.

We offer comprehensive benefits to full-time employees including company-paid medical, STD, LTD and life insurance; plus voluntary dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, 401(k) with company matching, generous paid time off and much more. 

We encourage applicants of all ages and experience, as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s age. 

ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE CONTINGENT UPON PASSAGE OF A DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK.