Staff Accountant- Entry Level

Staff Accountant- Entry Level

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there's no limit to what you can achieve.

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Primary Purpose: To ensure balance sheet accounts are stated accurately; to handle bank reconciliations accurately and on a timely basis; and to provide ad hoc reporting and analysis.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Maintains and analyzes balance sheet accounts.
• Provides ad hoc reporting and analysis.
• Handles company Premium and Operating bank reconciliations.
• Performs client bank reconciliations.
• Reports local tax information not including income, franchise, etc.

Additional Functions and Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

Qualifications:

Education & Licensing: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Experience: Four (4) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include two (2) years of accounting or related business experience.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

Work Environment: When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.